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Our Next Production is….

THE WHALE
by Samuel D Hunter

Monday 17th November – Saturday 22nd November 2025

On the outskirts of Mormon Country, Idaho, a 600-pound recluse hides away in his apartment and slowly eats himself to death. Desperate to reconnect with his long-estranged daughter, he reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen.

Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The Whale tells the story of a man’s last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places.
 

Producer: Paul Turner-Johnson

Members Booking: postal or email anytime, or Box Office on 10th and 11th November 2025.
Public Booking: Box Office from 17th September 2025 onwards.


2025-2026 SEASON OF PLAYS

PLAY 1
The Unfriend by Steven Moffat
Monday 22nd September – Saturday 27th 2025
Produced by Keri Duffy
More details…

PLAY 2
The Whale by Samuel D Hunter
Monday 17th November – Saturday 22nd November 2025
Produced by Paul Turner-Johnson
More details…

PLAY 3
Rumours by Neil Simon
Monday 26th January – Saturday 31st January 2026
Produced by Daniel Toyne
More details…

PLAY 4
Anybody For Murder by Brian Clemans/ Dennis Spooner
Monday 23rd March – Saturday 28th March 2026
Produced by David Cox
More details…

PLAY 5
The Full Monty by Simon Beaufoy
Monday 18th May – Saturday 23rd May 2026
Produced by Donnamarie Stamp
More details…

Click the following link to download a copy of the 2025/26 Season Brochure

Click the following link to download a copy of the 2025/26 Membership Application form.


IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT

We rely on our small army of volunteers, without whom we wouldn’t be able to entertain our audiences.

Yes, it’s true – the theatre staff aren’t paid – they’re all volunteers, and they form an essential part of every event that takes place.

We welcome anyone that can spare a few hours to give us a hand – it could be serving drinks in the bar, making tea and coffee for the interval, working the box office, or even acting as Front of House Staff in the auditorium.

Interested in getting involved? Please contact the Box Office on 01777 702002 or email us at

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

No rest for us at Retford Little Theatre….. play one ‘The Unfriend’ was a huge success, play two ‘The Whale’ is now in rehearsal.

We are now pleased to announce that the readings to cast our third play ‘Rumours’ will be held in the theatre lounge at 7.30pm on 13th, 16th
and 20th October.

Local government official Charley is celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary with his wife Viv with a party. Ken and Chris find their host in his bed, too dazed to speak, with a bullet wound in his ear lobe! Len and Claire arrive, themselves injured in a car crash, and are soon joined by Ernest and Cookie, Glenn and Cassie, each with their own problems. A second, accidental, gunshot leaves Ken temporarily deaf, the police arrive as this traditional farce has everyone thinking on their feet to avoid rumours spreading.

Cast of 10 required, 5 females and 5 males all of various ages/ethnicity. Opportunities for smaller roles available.

If you would like to audition for a part or help backstage please email Producer Daniel Toyne (moorgate1812@gmail.com) or just come to the readings.
A warm welcome will be extended to everyone.