“★ ★ ★ ★ This gorgeous play by Richard Cameron - revived with tender élan by Kate Wasserberg - zeroes in with extraordinary skill.”THE TIMES
About The Glee Club
‘Of all my years of growing up, I grew up in 1962…’
The Glee Club, made up of five hard-working, hard-drinking miners and a church organist, is preparing for the local gala. Though they’re established in the working men’s clubs, they aren’t exactly at the vanguard of a musical revolution.
This is the summer of ’62. Britain and music are about to change, so too are the lives of these six men. Will anything ever be the same again?
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The raucous comedy featuring live music, is presented in association with Theatre by the Lake and Formerly an Out of Joint, Kiln and CAST, Doncaster co-production.
This play contains male nudity, strong language, references to homophobic violence and abortion, and is recommended for ages 14+
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Theatre by the Lake
15 March ‐ 19 February 2022
Oldham Coliseum
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Cast
Walt
Dan Bottomley
Jack
Matt Concannon
Scobie
Robert Jackson
Colin
Linford Johnson
Bant
Jack Lord
Phil
Eamonn Riley
Creative Team
Director
Kate Wasserberg
Associate Director
Kirk Jameson
Designer
Mark Bailey
Lighting Designer
Katy Morison
Musical Director & Sound Designer
Dyfan Jones
Movement Director
Sam Spencer Lane
Costumer Supervisor
Lucy Howarth
Production Manager
Andy Reader & Jack Opie
Company Stage Manager
Jack Opie
Deputy Stage Manager
Zoe Doy
Assistant Stage Manager
James Connolly
Relighter
Joe Dickens
Resounder
Ian Barnard
Production Carpenter
James Chapman
★ ★ ★ ★ The writing is outstanding, but it’s lifted to an even higher level by each and every cast member. From the first second to the last, every second of dialogue feels heartbreakingly believable.
Peter Ruddick, The Reviews Hub - North West
I would go back and see this play again, in a heartbeat.
Jen O’Beirne, Number 9 Reviews
Stellar performances by all six actors. Every single one brings their character to life, whether that be shy and introverted, or louder-than-life.
Ken Powell, Northern Arts Review
Stockroom's production, is marked by fine acting and singing throughout
Paul Genty, Theatre Reviews North
Had a lovely chat with @TaraVallente @BBC_Cumbria about ‘The Glee Club’ @wearestockroom, & what it’s like being back on stage after 2 years of Covid.
— Robert Jackson (@Rob_G_Jackson) March 9, 2022
Only a few days left at @tbtlake & then on to:@OldhamColiseum @YvonneArnaud @The_Garrick @OxfordPlayhouse @TRwinchester https://t.co/kyTZXUppQH
Went to @OldhamColiseum today to see The Glee Club - a very witty & poignant play which follows a group of miners & their lives outside of the pits. Features, laughter, tears, prejudice, songs and platonic love. Fab cast & still relevant @wearestockroom @KilnTheatre @tbtlake pic.twitter.com/8Zig5Xc51e
— Glenn Writer ☕ (@Glenn_Writes) March 19, 2022
This is a very funny, joyful production, with some hard-hitting truths. The complexity of how the community is interlinked and interdependent is unveiled as the armour of each man is cracked open to reveal the human beneath.
Karen Morley-Chesworth, Cumbria 24
While sadness and solitude takes centre stage at times it's cleverly countered with lots of upfront comedy and lively, light-footed song and dance routines...They all suffer and struggle but ultimately friendship, humour and a good sing-song wins out.
Tracy Walker, Times and Star
A lovely review here from @TheReviewsHub for @wearestockroom's The Glee Club, in which our @DanBottomley plays Walt! Currently playing at @tbtlake before heading on to @OldhamColiseum. https://t.co/MsRTbM05RP
— Rossmore Management (@RossmoreMgt) March 4, 2022
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