Forthcoming events
We're All Scrooged!
A Christmas Carol In Netherley
Friday 2nd February 2024, 6pm Doors, 7pm Show.
Saturday 3rd February 2024 Matinee 1pm Doors, 2pm Show.
Saturday 3rd February 2024 6pm Doors, 7pm Show.
It's Christmas eve in Netherley and local tight-wad, Ebenezer Scrooge is telling all the carol singers and charity cadgers to “do one”. But the stingy Scouser will have his heart-strings tugged by the end of the night as the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future show him what a miserable get he's become. A hilarious panto retelling of the classic story with a Scouse twist, complete with songs and comic madness.
The Celine Project - A Tribute to Celine Dion
A stunning tribute to Celine Dion recreating her Las Vegas show, with live vocals from Angie Lang, fully choreographed with dancers, costume changes and all the iconic songs such as “Because you loved me” “I drove all night” “It's All coming back to me now” and of course “My heart will go on”… songs every Celine Dion fan will love!
A Sense of Place
Valley Theatre continues its encouragement of new writing on merseyside with another of its acclaimed showcase evenings of drama for the Liverpool Fringe.
'RELATABLE'
Valley Youth Theatre presents….’RELATABLE’ - a play about all the ways we connect with others.
Our young actors have been working hard to bring this show to the stage and they are confident that it's going to be a fantastic production. The process has offered a wonderful opportunity for our youth to explore the importance of genuine connections and the many forms of relationships in our lives.
They All Came Tumbling Down
Coming soon..."They All Came Tumbling Down" The story of the notorious Netherley flats.
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Urban Renewal Strategy for Liverpool saw the construction of 32,000 new houses in central and outlying areas like Netherley.
It was a time of hope for many working-class families, looking forward to their first new home. The dream soon turned sour, however, for those allocated a place in the soon-to-be-notorious Netherley flats. They became known as Alactraz to the families who had to live with their uninspiring concrete architecture and poor design.
The "Corpie" were reluctant to do anything about the many complaints they received about conditions there but if they thought the residents would take it all lying down, they were to be disappointed.
Inspired by the Flat Dwellers Action Group, their campaign of direct action forced the authorities to think again and eventually led to the demolition of the flats and re-allocation of the families there.
"They All Came Tumbling Down" tells the story of the campaign and is brought to the Valley Community Theatre with support from Liverpool City Council's Mayoral fund.
Performances - Sat & Sun, 5th & 6th August, 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Tickets £7/£5 from www.valleytheatre.co.uk or phone: 07746 697 263. cafe/bar available
Valley Community Theatre, Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool L27 3YA
All-England Theatre Festival Northern Semi-Final
THE NORTHERN SEMI-FINAL
All plays are one act and will be between 30-50mins long
Adjudicator is Chris Baglin GoDA
Running Order:
SATURDAY 29TH APRIL
DOORS 6PM
STARTS 6.30PM
WINNER OF SALTBURN FESTIVAL
SALTBURN’53 DRAMA GROUP present
A CREAM CRACKER UDER THE SETTEE BY ALAN BENNETT
WINNER OF THE LEVERHUME DRAMA FESTIVAL
BUS STOP PRODUCTIONS present
THE WAITING BY BEV CLARK
Followed by a non-competitive entertainment.
KEYHOLE THEATRE GROUP present
SPEED SCHOOL by CAROL ROCHE and EMMA MCEVOY
+After which the adjudicator Chris Baglin will give his feedback. Evening should end around 9.30pm
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SUNDAY 30th APRIL
DOORS 2.30PM
START 3PM
WINNER OF EAST RIDING AND HULL FESTIVAL
SPARKLES YOUTH DRAMA GROUP present
THE WITCHCHILD BY CHRIS DARLING
WINNER OF THE NIDDERDALE FESTIVAL
SEDGEFIELD PLAYERS (1) present
LADY OF THE SEA BY LUCY ATKINSON
WINNER OF THE DURHAM AND SUNDERLAND FESTIVAL
SEDGEFIELD (2) present
TRY IT AGAIN BY J B PRIESTLEY
WINNER OF THE CHESHIRE FESTIVAL
NANTWICH PLAYERS present
COMMENT IS FREE BY JAMES FRITZ
*After which there is a longer interval/ tea break followed by Awards ceremony
Evening should be finished by 8.30pm
'This Girl' - The Cynthia Lennon Story
Performances on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Details below:
'This Girl' - The Cynthia Lennon Story
Friday 21st April 2023, Doors 7pm, Show starts 7:30pm
Saturday 22nd April, Doors 7pm, Show starts 7:30pm
Sunday 23rd April, Doors 2:30pm, Show starts 3:00pm
The year is 1957, the place is Hope street Liverpool, a 17-year-old boy, meets an 18-year-old girl. They fall in love.
This is their story, and now you can be a part of it.
This play captures the love that John and Cynthia had for each other as teenagers, it then goes on to show how Beatlemainia destroyed their marriage. There are 8 brand new songs performed by a live band.
Our theatre production, tells the story of a shy girl from Hoylake, who fell in love with an art student called John Lennon.
Hidden in the Shadows
Set in the 1980s, Hidden in the Shadows tells the story of a group of friends who stumble upon a mysterious board game, whilst camping in the woods. When one of the group disappears into the game, they set out on an epic journey through time - encountering Secretive Smugglers, Grim Grave Diggers, Ruthless Victorian Cornermen, and the terrifying Man in Black - a evil soul who burns people at the stake just for fun - along the way.
This original, adventurous production, which explores themes of greed, friendship, and the lengths we would go to protect the ones we love, will be performed at the Valley Community Theatre for three performances this March 2023 (see www.theatreonfoot.co.uk for times). This is a show you do not want to miss!
Hidden in the Shadows, Theatre on Foot's latest production, is an original historical-adventure story performed by our Tweens and Seniors groups.
For more information and to buy tickets, visit: www.theatreonfoot.co.uk
Babes In The Wood
Valley Players, the Theatre’s in-house adult drama group, have updated the play, with characters such as the Sheriff of Netherley and Sir Guy of Gateacre...not to mention Robin Hoody and his “scally mates”. Add some romance, between Robin and the delectable Maid Marion Fitzdangle, as well as the traditional yarn about two children, their wicked step-dad, and the mad but loveable school mistress, Dame Edwina Whackemhard, and you have a recipe for a great family show.
2023 show times are as follows:
Friday 13th January, 7pm.
Saturday 14th January matinee 2pm.
Sunday 15th matinee 2pm.
Doors open at 7pm.
Bar/cafe available for refreshments.
Tickets prices.... £8/£6 Ticket hotline 07746 697 263
With prices like that you won’t be able to stay away. Oh yes we will! Oh no you won’t!
Valley Theatre’s address is: Childwall Valley Rd, Liverpool L27 3YA
Variety Show remembering Emilia Magee
Fundraiser: All proceeds will go to 'Children
with Cancer UK'
Une Deux Trois
‘Une Deux Trois’ - 3 nights of original drama as part of the Liverpool Fringe Festival. Tickets on sale now! £5 (full price), £4 (concessions).
Doors 7pm, First performance 7:30pm, Finishes approximately 10:30pm.
FESTIVALLEY 22
Introducing FestiValley ’22! - 3 nights of original drama at valley Theatre, Fri, Sat & Sun 27th, 28th & 29th May.
We are pleased to announce that, thanks to our funders LCVS, our theatre will be hosting the above Festival of Original Short Drama.
Adjudicator announced for Festivalley 22.
"We are delighted to announce that the adjudicator for this year's short play festival (FestiValley 22) at Valley Theatre will be Bev Clark.
Bev Clark is an experienced adjudicator, writer and director with over forty years experience. She has worked across the country, the Isle of Man and in Belgium. She directed with the RSC open-stages project between 2012-2016 including Stratford and Manchester and has toured many of her own plays. She currently has her worked published by www.stagescripts.com
We want to showcase the fantastic facilities our great little theatre can offer and encourage and showcase the talents of local writers.
The festival will comprise of two evenings of adult drama (18+) on Sat & Sun 28th & 29th May and a Youth Theatre event on Friday 27th May. The festival panel are looking for plays of between 20 -30 minutes approx. for the adult evenings, 10 – 15 minutes length approx. for the Youth.
We are seeking submissions from:
* groups (Youth and Adult) who have a short piece of theatre in mind and also the cast to perform them
* Plays from the general public. We can’t promise but we’ll try to find a cast for the two most suitable (youth and adult) that our panel choose.
Prizes will be awarded to the best in each of the following categories.
* Best Short play (Adult)
* Best short play (Youth)
And there will be prizes as well celebrating acting, achievement and innovation.
We will be promoting the event in the local media and hope to enlist noted writers and officials to judge and present the prizes.
The closing date for submissions is Monday 11th April.
Apart from our great performance space, Valley will also provide an experienced technician and some walk-through rehearsal time for the plays.
For more details, entry forms and to express an interest, we are asking people to email info@valleytheatre.co.uk
We hope you take up our offer and help us to provide a dazzling showcase for the Valley and your talents.
Top U.K Queen Tribute band, 'Queen One Vision'
The Top UK Queen Tribute Band come to Valley Community Theatre in Netherley, Liverpool, for an Intimate evening of Queen's classic hits.
About this event
Join top U.K Queen Tribute band, Queen One Vision for an intimate evening of Queen Classic Hits, performed live at Valley Community Theatre, Netherley, Liverpool, L27 3YA.
Queen One Vision are regular U.K Tribute Festival headliners, so enjoy this unique opportunity to experience classic hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites The Dust, We Will Rock You, I Want To Break Free and Radio Gaga in a more intimate setting.
Authenticity and attention to detail abound, Queen One Vision possess a fantastic level of musicianship with truly brilliant vocal performances from Eddie Devlin as the great Freddie Mercury. Our official Brian May Guitar's Tribute Artist, Les Norton takes the part of the amazing Brian May with an authentic Red Special.
This fully costumed performance is a show not to miss.
What the people say........
With superb attention to detail in music, costume and production, Queen One Vision deliver all of your favourite Queen hits, with a power and energy that is guaranteed to Blow Your Mind!!
I'm a big Queen fan, you sound so much like Freddie! Thank you we really enjoyed the show.
Absolutely amazing night, we thoroughly enjoyed letting our hair down , singing along to Queens Legendary Tracks ( Band is just incredible ,so talented Awesome Guitars and voice singing is outstanding (we want more) Can’t wait to see them again soon.
Superb concert well done to you all .Fantastic recommend to anyone to watch .
You are the best Freddie I have seen, top job indeed.
We had the pleasure of being entertained by One Vision last night - they were superb!!! Thank you so much!
Fantastic Tribute To Queen ! was lucky enough to watch them last week. very professional and cracking blokes.
Loved the sound of that Red Special, brilliant guitar work. Thank you so much for a brilliant night.
Amazing performers, who have clearly studied their subject well. Saw them recently in Middlesex and would love to see them again if they are ever nearby. Definitely recommend.
Great tribute act. 100%, great lads and a great queen tribute night. Excellent stuff. Catch these when you can they are excellent everything down to the last detail.
Have just seen them at the Winter Gardens, Morecombe they were brilliant!!!!
You blew us away with your Freddieisms and I think he would have liked to meet you himself. Keep up the great work and please let us know if you are ever back in the Surrey area.
Best band we've ever had on here, awesome show!
Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of Valley Community Theatre will be held on 31st March 2022 at 11am at the registered office of the company:
Valley Community Theatre
Childwall Valley Road
Netherley
Liverpool
L27 3YA
Those who wish to join us via Zoom are also welcome by prior arrangement.
VALLEY CHRISTMAS PANTO 2021! Starts from Friday 17th December and runs until the 19th December 2021.
Panto is back 2021!
Mother says its Goose for Christmas this year! Guesed what it is yet? Oh yes you have…right enough of this………………. Yes it’s ‘Mother Goose’ this year.
After the sellout success of our Panto ‘Dick Twittington’ in 2019, our acclaimed, award winning adult drama group along with guest appearances from our youth theatre members will deliver affordable, fun-packed family entertainment once again this year on the 17th, 18th & 19 of December.
Performances:
17th at Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm
18th at Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm
19th at Doors 1:30pm, Show 2pm
Twas The Night Before Christmas
A collection of dances, Christmas songs and scenes based on our favourite Christmas films performed by the Valley Community Youth Theatre.
John Parry Illusionist
This coming Saturday 20th November 2021.
Book now for a superb night of magical entertainment.
Surprises, illusion, laughs and curiosity!
Doors open at 7pm, Show starts 7:30pm, Bar Open.
John Parry is donating all proceeds to Local Hero taxi driver David Perry & his family.
Vintage Rock
FREE ADMISSION
A night of classic rock through the ages performed live by legendary band ‘Vintage Rock’.
Youth Theatre: Summer School Variety Show 2021
Youth Theatre
Youth theatre members have been enjoying our 2021 summer school on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays 3-6pm.
Drama, dance and music sessions with our nurturing, caring and talented staff are to culminate in a diverse variety show on the 19th August 2021. Tickets are on sale now!
Youth Theatre usually meet 4-6pm every Monday & Friday. Places are free and open to 8-17yrs. We just ask that you are dedicated and attend regularly.
Want to join in September and be part of this years Panto? Just contact us.
