Sarah Kane...Phillip Ridley...Polly Teale...Martin Crimp...Henrik Ibsen...Terry Johnson...Woody Allen...Bryony Lavery...Philip Pullman...Yasmina Riza...John Burrows...Paul Webb...
For our July production, Bench is will be staging performances of 'Ghost from a Perfect Place' by Philip Ridley, and 'Crave' by Sarah Kane. Call 02392 472700 to buy your tickets.
Bronte by Polly Teale -
Thurs 24 April – Sat 26 April and Tues 29 April – Sat 3 May 2008
Bronte explores how three Victorian sisters living in isolation on the Yorkshire moors, came to write some of the most powerful and passionate fiction of all time.
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Birthday Plans ... in 2009 Bench Theatre will celebrate it's 40th anniversary with a season of plays representing each decade of the company's history, and a Gala evening on August 1st...
As part of the celebrations, we will perform the winning entry to our play competition in September with entries invited between now and December 2008.
Totton Drama Festival once again, Bench return home winners! Mark Wakeman's "Stand and Delivery" was named best original play, with Mark and Jo Wakelin picking up nominations for best actor and best actress. Well done to Mark and Jo and to all involved in this adventure...
Wind In The Willows : Christmas 2008 If you'd like to get involved contact Damon (director) or Jaspar (producer)...
Bench Theatre is an award winning semi-professional group committed to producing quality drama. The company is nearly 40 years old and is now based at the Havant Arts Centre in East Street, Havant (Hampshire, UK). This is where most of our productions are staged.
We aim to offer a wide range of work to the highest standard. At the top of the page you can see some of the authors whose work we have performed over the last couple of years.
Next Club Night:
Thursday 3rd July, 7:30 for 8, HAC
Play Selection for 2009
Rehearsals for Crave