A big hello to all theatre lovers and patrons of Reformed Allerton Dramatic Society (RADS) based at Allerton United Reformed Church Hall, Allerton’s very own local theatre!
Our next production is the uproarious comedy A Bunch of Amateurs by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman, running from Wednesday 21st May to Saturday 24th May 2025.
Both Ian (regular panellist on BBC’s Have I Got News for You) and Nick have a fair few hit comedies to their name, including TV shows like Spitting Image, Harry Enfield and Friends, Dawn French’s Murder Most Horrid, and (of course!) the film version of A Bunch of Amateurs starring Burt Reynolds, Sir Derek Jacobi, Imelda Staunton, and Samantha Bond, which was selected for the 2008 Royal Film Performance.
A Bunch of Amateurs offers an hilarious and heart warming experience, exploring the quirky world of amateur theatre with a fading Hollywood star forced into a small-town production of Shakespeare’s King Lear, promising both laughter and moving moments.
Here are 6 reasons why we think you will absolutely love watching RADS’ production of A Bunch of Amateurs!
- The hilarious premise of the play
The plot revolves around a fading Hollywood action star, who has no experience of Shakespeare or amateur theatre, and who is unwittingly committed to a small village production of King Lear by his agent.
- Great comedic acting
The play features strong performances from all cast members, with great comedic timing and energy, and many moving moments as well.
- An uplifting feel good message
As well as being very funny, this is also a heart warming play that explores themes of human connection and the enduring power of theatre, making you really root for the characters.
- A captivating story
The script cleverly portrays the quirks of human nature, the strengths and weaknesses of the characters, making the story engaging and thought-provoking.
- There’s nothing like a live theatre experience!
See A Bunch of Amateurs live at Allerton URC Hall and experience the wonderful nature of live theatre in person, where unpredictable things can (and probably will) happen, all adding to the entertainment!
- A great evening out
A Bunch of Amateurs is a very popular play performed by many theatre companies, both amateur and professional. The play is a fabulous evening’s entertainment and has entertained theatre audiences up and down the country ever since it was first performed at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury in 2014.
Tickets available now
Buy your tickets for A Bunch of Amateurs now at www.ticketsource.co.uk/radsdrama
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