Dark Lucy
12th-14th October 2017
Written by Philip King and Parnell Bradbury
Directed by Dave Richardson
Children call her Dark Lucy, the strange old lady who comes to live in the most secluded cottage in the village. Why does she live as a recluse and what secrets does she hide?
All the key ingredients for an edge of your seat mystery- a crime, a parsonage, and a cottage in the woods- this suspenseful three act who-dun-what will have your imagination running wild.
What an incredible show! The Portishead Young Players went on opening night and we were jumping out of our seats!
Caroline, Charley and Verity
'Team PYP'
Dark Lucy lived up to its name, a great story with a surprising ending that was well acted by all. It had me on the edge of my seat!
Karley Hughes
Director and Child Protection Officer, Portishead Players
The first half steadily and convincingly built our knowledge of the characters, particularly of the mysterious and ominous titular old lady. Shade gave way to light in the second half answering the audience's questions in a terrifying, twisted finale. A worthy psychological thriller!
Mark Mitchell
Portishead
You can now view all photos from the production in our galley!
You can now view all photos from the production in our galley!
Beauty and the Beast
7th- 9th December 2017
Written by Alan P Frayn
Directed by Janet Astley and Karley Hughes
Imprisoned by a wicked fairy, a once handsome Prince now lives as a hideous Beast. Only true love can free him and the occupants of his castle. Can he win over bright, beautiful Belle to break the curse before the last rose dies and he is trapped forever?
With dancing cutlery, a magic mirror and an outrageous Dame helping the quick-fire fun, we invite you to be our guest in traditional pantomime style!
Came to see the show last night...oh my days it was BRILLIANT!!
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES ALL ROUND!!
Bravo to everyone involved again!!!!
Debbie Brooks
Via Facebook
Congratulations to a fabulous Pantomime this evening, myself, my two young boys 4yr & 7yr & my Mum LOVED it!
Tony S you were hilarious & the 2 sisters brilliant!!!
Pam Sanford-Shiels
Via Facebook
I would like to say a big thank you to The Portishead Players for a fantastic pantomime this afternoon, it was one of the best amateur productions I have seen!
Joan Kerr
Via Facebook
Portishead Players excelled themselves today with their production of Beauty and the Beast. Nine of us from Townswomen's Guild went to the matinée this afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. Knocked the spots off some professional pantomimes! Well done to all of you and thanks for a lovely start to the Christmas season x
Rose Leader
Via Facebook
The Jungle Book
1st to 3rd of March 2018
Written by Andrew Strachen, based on the book by Rudyard Kipling
Directed by Caroline Astley and Verity Huntley
Young Mowgli strays from the village to the Indian Jungle and is raised by wolves. His new friends Baloo and Bagheera strive to teach him laws of the jungle before on of the most evil villains that ever lived, tiger Shere Khan, invites him for dinner.
Our Portishead Young Players stage this foot-tapping show- animal magic for the whole family to ejoy!
Congratulations on the PYP production:
The Jungle Book was fantastic ….. the direction, set, costumes, slick technical and scenery plus the talent and energy of the PYPs combined to make this a wonderful show.
Shame we were hit by problems with the snow, but at least it made it onto the stage – and it got the standing ovation it deserved.
It was a superb production.
Wendy Walmsley
Portishead
It was a brilliant performance! Well done to everyone
Deb Jefford
Via Facebook
For some their last show but for some their very first proper show!!! Well Done to some of the "mini's" that have gone on to be PYP's!!! Very proud to see you up on the big stage
Kim Cheasley
Via Facebook
Fantastic Show!! Well done to everyone. There were some great comments FoH. Very talented, professional and entertaining.
Well done to Verity and Cara for bringing out the very best in the young people.
Lynda Sloane
Portishead Players - Front of House Manager
You can now view all photos from the production in our galley!
You can now view all photos from the production in our galley!
Let us know what you thought!
The Shell Seekers
26th- 28th April 2018
Written by Terence Brady and Charlotte Bingham
based on the novel by Rosamunde Pilcher
Directed by Sandra Branfield and Janet Griffiths
A moving story of true love and loss, exploring the relationships which make or break family life
Shifting through the sands of time, this adaptation from the best-selling novel portrays the life of Penelope Keeling. At the heart of her story is a painting, The Shell Seekers, which threatens to pull her family apart. Can she weather the storm and keep her memories sacred?
Affairs of the heart are enhanced by the settings upon both English and Spanish Shores.
Portishead Players you have excelled again. Fourteen of us from Townswomen's Guild thoroughly enjoyed Saturday's matinée performance of The Shell Seekers at Somerset Hall. Thank you for such an entertaining afternoon. We look forward to your next seasons programme with eager anticipation!
Rose Leader
Townswomen's Guild
I went on Thursday night and thought the action was wonderful. I know the book very well and was amazed how faithfully the play followed the book. Very talented people.
Helen Margaret Pegg
Portishead