Bitesize Theatre Company
A touring theatre for schools which has facilities in Rhosddu, Wrexham. The company runs a community programme for children aged three-19. The bitesize youth theatre runs classes in ballet, modern dance, tap, drama, circus skills, singing and musical theatre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with classes for children with special needs on Mondays.
Website: www.bitesizetheatre.co.uk
Email: admin@bitesizetheatre.co.uk
Broughton Festival PlayersThe group meets once or twice a week when working towards their annual production. They also meet for social events.
Meets: Memorial Hall, Brynteg.
Call: Russell Jones on 01978 758900
Buckley Theatre ClubBuckley Theatre Club (a registered charity) was founded in 1957 and has provided the community with two plays and a pantomime each year since. The club meets at Hawkesbury Little Theatre in Mill Lane, Buckley. You are welcome to attend and can try your hand at a little play reading, or just listen to what's going on, have a natter with other members or committee members. The theatre's technical crew are always present if you would like to see what goes on behind the scenes or find out how the theatre's lighting and sound system works.
Meets: Hawkesbury Little Theatre, Mill Lane, Buckley, Flintshire. Please phone for details.
Call: Malcolm McIntosh on 01244 549154
Buzz AHAn amateur theatre group that performs once a year using song and dance from popular West End and Broadway Shows. Buzz-AH is for people with and without disabilities, its aim is to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the performing arts. Buzz-AH achieves this through weekly workshops learning songs and movement/dance from popular musical theatre shows.
Meets: Fridays 7.30-9pm at the Darby and Joan Club, Mold.
Call: Cath Pugh on 01352 754670/754934
Colwyn Bay Operatics SocietyThe society was founded in 1923 and known initially as the 'Bijou Players'. The group holds one production of a light musical or operetta a year and has its own rehearsal rooms in Colwyn Bay.
Meets: Mondays and Thursdays at 7.30 at the Operatics Centre, Greenfield Road, Colwyn Bay.
Call: Dorothy Dolan on 01492 548450
Clwyd Community Theatre AssociationCCTA is an umbrella group for amateur dramatic groups in the area. They are affiliated to the Drama Association of Wales and can provide help with sound lighting or finding extra cast members for amateur dramatic groups. They also organise the One-Act Festival and other festivals in the area.
Meets: Conference Room 1, Shire Hall, Mold, Flintshire, every other month.
Call: Andrew Shone on 07711 203982
Website: www.ccta.org.ukEmail: info@ccta.org.uk
Colwyn Bay Light Opera SocietyAn amateur dramatics group based in Colwyn Bay producing musicals every year at Theatr Colwyn, Colwyn Bay.
Meets: Mondays andThursdays at the Church Room on Princes Drive, Colwyn Bay, from September through to April.
Dee & Alyn Gilbert and Sullivan SocietyThe society produces one operetta a year in May / June with concerts of show and other music in the winter months. They are always pleased to welcome new singing and non-singing members.
Meets: Monday evenings at 7.30pm, usually at Connah's Quay High School.
Website: www.dagsuk.org Email: contact@dagsuk.org
Grove Park TheatreAn amateur company based in Wrexham that presents a season of six plays and a pantomime every year. There are lots of ways to get involved in acting, production and front of house.
Meets: Grove Park Theatre, Hill Street, Wrexham, LL11 1SN.
Call: 01978 351091
Website: www.groveparktheatre.co.uk
Hawarden Community PlayersThey rehearse at the McLean's Pub, usually Thursdays.
Meets: McLean's Pub, Chemistry Lane, Pentre, Flintshire, CH5 2DA.
Website: http://hcplayers.com
Holywell PlayersThe group produces around six one-act plays a year. They meet once a week with more meetings nearer the time of performances. They are currently hoping to stage a WWI play to coincide with remembrance day in November performing at a few Flintshire venues and to be rehearsed in Holywell and need two more actors. Please get in touch if you are interested.
Meets: Holywell High School, Holywell during term time and Moriah Chapel School Room at other times.
Call: Andrea Dakin on 01352 711240
LimeLight Productions
The group produces six productions a year for members of all ages. Plus, drama workshop sessions are held for ages three-seven, seven-12, 12-18, as well as adults workshops and rehearsals.
Meets: The Studio, 37 Ruthin Road (above RAFA club), Wrexham LL13 7TU
Call: 0750 4031029
Website: www.limelightproductions.org.uk
Llangollen & District Amateur Operatic & Dramatic SocietyDuring the season, this group meets every Tuesday from 7.30pm until 9.30pm in the Rehearsal Studio, off Castle Street, Llangollen. They stage one major production in April each year, occasional summer shows, and take part in charity concerts and other local events. Members from all backgrounds, musical or not, are welcome. Virtually every aspect of the production, from the set to costumes and publicity, is done 'in-house' so there is something to suit everyone's talents. There is also a junior section for children aged 6 to 16 years.
Website: www.llangollen-operatic.co.uk/
Llangollen Twenty Club Amateur PlayersThe group presents two full length plays a year. It also holds play readings and organises theatre trips. New members are always welcome for all aspects of production.
Meets: Various venues in Llangollen. Phone for details.
Call: Noreen Turner on 01978 810623
Website: www.twentyclub.co.uk
Mikrokosmos Theatre CompanyMikrokosmos is an award-winning community theatre group based in Flintshire but with members from as far afield as Chirk and Wirral. We are a dedicated group of drama practitioners producing primarily epic, large-cast performances normally beyond the reach of the professional theatre. The group is also committed to presenting classic plays and new writing with the intention of extending the boundaries of theatrical experience.
Website: www.mikrokosmos.co.uk
Nannerch PlayersThe group produce one play each summer and a panto at Christmas. As the production date nears the rehearsals increase to include Sunday late afternoons, usually 4-6pm. There's also a new Youth Section.
Meets: Wednesdays 8-10.30pm in Nannerch Village Hall, Nannerch, Flintshire.
Call: Sue Nicholls on 01352 741301, or Ieuan Watkins on 01352 741818
Phoenix PlayersAn amateur dramatic society that performs English language plays.
Meets: Wednesday (regularly Sept-May, occasionally June-Aug), 7.30pm. Theatr Twm o'r Nant, Denbigh.
Call: Pat Palmer on 01745 550374
Phoenix Theatre CompanyAn amateur dramatic society which puts on performances at different venues in the area, including one major production each year at Theatr Clwyd. The group is always ready to welcome new members.
Meets: Tuesdays, 7.30pm, St Davids Hall, Mold.
Fridays, 7.30pm, Glanrafon Centre, Mold.
Call: Richard Jones on 01978 762250
Rhyl and District Amateur Operatic SocietyAn amateur society that produces Musicals in May and November each year in the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre. New members always welcome no experience necessary.
Meets: Mondays at 7.30pm in the Operatic Centre on Vale Road, Rhyl, LL18 2PD.
Call: Elissa Jones on 01745 591808
Stagestruck PlayersAn amateur dramatic company that draws most of its membership from children aged eight and upwards in the Ruthin district. An annual musical show is usually performed. Meetings and rehearsals depend on the current production.
Meets: Usually Fridays, 7pm.
Call: Beth Taylor on 01824 702962
TiC - Theatre in the CommunityTheatre in the Community offer an exciting programme of drama, movement and music workshops to young people aged four-18 years. All sessions are led by professional resident/guest tutors and explore all aspects of the performing arts, culminating in professionally staged productions throughout the year.
Website: www.tictheatre.co.uk
Tip Top ProductionsAn amateur theatre company based in Wrexham. Performing plays, pantomime and large scale musicals at local theatres in the Wrexham and Chester area.
Address: c/o The Forum Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place, Chester, CH1 2BH
Website: www.tiptopproductions.co.uk
Wrexham Musical Theatre SocietyAn amateur society producing both youth and adult plays and musicals throughout the year. Youth drama workshops available Tuesdays and Fridays.
Meets: 1 Salop Road, Wrexham LL13 7AF.
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All the world's a stage! If you fancy treading the boards why not join one of these 'am dram' groups? They're always on the look out for new members and people to help out behind the scenes. 
