Review of Late Spring and Summer

Following the great success of The 39 Steps, we moved seamlessly into our Murder Mystery fundraiser. Not only was it a thoroughly enjoyable evening, but we also raised a significant amount to support the group with set and costume costs for our upcoming Panto.

We were especially delighted that Thomas Lennon from NODA was able to join us and present the Flame Trophy, which was proudly accepted by David Fairweather and Alan Ward. The trophy and certificate will be brought along to the first couple of Panto rehearsals for anyone who hasn’t yet had the chance to see them.

I am also pleased to announce that we now have a new Regional Representative for District 3. While Thomas Lennon has been kindly standing in, our new rep is Jane Gough, and I’ve already invited her to our Pantomime.

Our Picnic in the Park was well attended by our adult members, though we had hoped to see more families and younger members join us. We still have a community pass to for Osterley house available, so if anyone would like to arrange a visit with a small group of members, please speak to Megan, who is holding the pass.

For those who haven’t heard, Dick Whittington will be performed at Isleworth and Syon School from 4th – 6th December. It’s not too late to get involved—whether on stage in the chorus, backstage, front of house, or helping with set and costumes in the lead-up to the show.

At our recent General Meeting, attendance was a little lower than hoped, but those present had some valuable discussions about possible future productions. With our 50th anniversary approaching, there’s interest in choosing a well-known show to mark the occasion. Acorn Antiques proved a popular suggestion, though licensing costs may prove restrictive. There’s also enthusiasm for Blithe Spirit, a fitting choice as it was the group’s first established production.


Dates for Your Diary

  • Panto Sign-Up: Sunday 31st August, 3:15pm – St Faith’s Church Hall
  • Rehearsals:
    • Full Cast – Sundays, 3:15pm at St Faith’s Church Hall
    • Principals – Thursdays, 7:00–9:00pm at The Scout Hut, Willow Close

Tickets Now on Sale for The 39 Steps

 Thu 15th May 2025 – Sat 17th May 2025

Brentford’s only community theatre group are back with The 39 Steps. Based on John Buchan’s novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film, this comedy spy adventure promises fast-face thrills, spills and laughs. Watch as hapless hero Richard Hannay encounters femme fatales, dastardly murders and double-crossing secret agents in his quest to answer the immortal question: ‘What are The 39 Steps?’  

The 39 Steps is on at The Studio, Brentford School for Girls, 5 Boston Manor Road, Brentford TW8 0PG. Performances are at 19.30 Thu 15th May – Sat 17th May with doors open at 18.45. Tickets on sale now at £12 each. (wheelchair access available)

Click Here for Ticket Sales

Or Call the booking line 0333 666 3366

Auditions for the Spring Production coming up…

Our spring production this year will be “The 39 Steps” – a comedy version of the thrilling novel by John Buchan, set in 1914, about a dashing young man who has to solve a mystery to stop dastardly foreign agents from starting a war. It’s a blend of thrilling action and farce, with lots of fast-paced chases and mistaken identities. It’s also very funny, with rapid costume changes, physical comedy, and inventive use of props and sets to create different locations. 

The play is usually performed with a small cast of 4, but there are loads of parts, so we can afford to cast a few more roles, both male and female. 

Auditions will be held this Thursday 6th February and also the following Thursday (13th) at 7.30pm in the Scout Hut, Willow Close, Brentford TW8 8DE and all are welcome. Please feel free to pass this invitation along to friends or family if they would like to take part. Please note that all performers need to be over 18 years of age for this production. 

Performances will be at the drama studio at Brentford Girls School (rather than the main assembly hall) on the evenings of May 15th, 16th and 17th. 

Members and Newcomers welcome, (newcomers please message us via the contact page on this website)

We have a limited number if scripts availbable so please get in touch if need one.

Hope to see you at the auditions!

Anthony Flynn, director. 

The Tickets on Sale NOW


A play by Philip Goulding. Based on the original Ealing comedy screenplay by T.E.B. Clarke.

Please come and see our next wonderful production – The Titfield Thunderbolt, on the (9th – 11th May, 7.30pm) in St Faith’s Church, Windmill Road, TW8 9NA. This gentle and heartwarming play is based on a popular Ealing Comedy film, and centres around the community of Titfield who pull together to run their branch line after threats of closure, and fight off the competition of a rival bus company. Staged imaginatively inside the church, we are recreating a train station of the early 1950s and may even have our very own train! So don’t miss out!

Tickets £12 each. Doors and bar open at 6.45pm; show starts at 7.30pm. Click on the link below to buy tickets or call +44 333 666 336

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-faiths-players

This amateur production of “The Titfield Thunderbolt” is presented by arrangement with
Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk