ABOUT US
Fylde Coast Players are one of the longest running theatre Groups in the area. We have been established for over 75 years and have been based in several locations over the years.
We specialise in plays and have produced comedies, tragedies, dramas and farces. Always a drama! There is a wide range of ages in the society and everyone is encouraged to take part and do what they can. You don't have to act - there is always plenty to do in any production from building sets and props to making costumes and helping backstage during shows.
We have presented over 200 shows since our founding in 1947 and are looking forward to the next 200!
Rehearsals currently take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.30 pm, at St Josephs Church Hall, Blackpool Rd Ansdell FY8 4EP
Productions are usually staged at Lowther Pavilion which is on the seafront at Lytham. For more information about the Theatre please visit www.lowtherpavilion.co.uk/
NODA AWARDS SUCCESS
We are also members of NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association). NODA review and assess productions (plays, musicals, pantomimes and opera) across the northwest of England.
Once again the quality of Fylde Coast Players productions has been recognised by NODA, the National Operatic and Drama Association.
At the awards dinner on 24th February 2024 the society was nominated for 10 awards, and we are delighted and proud to announce that Mandy Laird Hall won the award for Best Director for Pygmalion
The nominations were:-
"Pygmalion"
Best Director- Mandy Laird- Hall
Leading Female in a drama -Emily Cartmell as Eliza Doolittle
Leading Male in a drama- Andy Cooke as Professor Higgins
Best supporting Female in a drama- Rosemary Roe as Mrs Higgins
Best staging
Best Drama
For more about the show look at our 'Pygmalion' page
"Absent Friends"
Best Female character comedy performance- Andrea Cave as Evelyn
Best supporting female in a drama- Heather Cartmell as Marge
Best Male character comedy performance - Mick Gray as Colin
Best supporting male in a drama -Mick Gray
For more about the show CLICK HERE
For more about the plays go to the Past Productions section of the website
Emily Cartmell as Eliza Doolittle Rosemary Roe as Mrs Higgins Andy Cooke as Professor Henry Higgins
Mick Gray as Colin Andrea Cave as Evelyn Heather Cartmell as Marge
And it's not just about Drama......
Fylde Coast Players is also a social society with various social events throughout the year, including barbecues, treasure hunts, lunches and of course a Christmas 'do'. Many members attend shows together and new members are always welcome. Members come from a huge range of ages (from early teens to late 80's) and backgrounds.
Mandy Laird Hall
We are devastated at the loss of our longstanding and widely loved member Mandy Laird-Hall.
She was a great friend, a wonderful performer and a huge personality with a laugh to match.
She took the lead part in our last play The Haunted through lounge and recessed dining nook at Farndale Castle . She also directed a great production of Pygmalion last year which has been nominated for six local awards.
She will be missed by all who knew her and our deepest sympathies are with her family at this time.
She was a great friend, a wonderful performer and a huge personality with a laugh to match.
She took the lead part in our last play The Haunted through lounge and recessed dining nook at Farndale Castle . She also directed a great production of Pygmalion last year which has been nominated for six local awards.
She will be missed by all who knew her and our deepest sympathies are with her family at this time.
