Join the Bancroft Players

If you would like to apply to join The Bancroft Players, then please download the application form and send the completed form to to the Queen Mother Theatre.

Send to:

Membership Secretary,
FREEPOST ANG6544,
Hitchin,
SG4 9YA

Alternatively, use the Contact Form to ask for more information and we can send you an application form (please include your address in the message).

If you are not convinced about whether to join this friendly band of actors, or wish to know more about the types of activities you could get involved in, then read on…

How Much Is A Subscription?

Membership is just £25 per year (£12 for under 18s and over 65s). Please note that the Juniors and Youth Group have their own subscription fee which may differ from the above.

Why Become a Bancroft Player?

It is amazing to think that this state-of-the-art theatre is run for the Bancroft Players by a largely unpaid staff. However, our main work is bringing exciting and professional standard plays and musicals to the stage. We always have opportunities for budding actors, backstage staff, front of house and bar helpers, which means that you too can be part of the action.

Acting

Whether you are an experienced performer or just feel that you would like to learn how to do some acting, the Bancroft Players is the ideal choice. We welcome new faces at our auditions for plays which are held throughout the year. We can guarantee that you will always work with experienced and proven directors who will be able to guide you through the learning process.

For younger actors there are specialist groups within the society:

• Big Spirit: the Bancroft Players Youth Theatre - for those aged 14 to 18, has become famous for the actor training programme it offers. The group auditions each year and puts on some three shows over the season. BPYT members are also full Bancroft Players and are entitled to appear in other productions at the queen Mother Theatre.
• The Junior Bancroft Players - for those aged 9 to 14, offers a superb foundation for young actors and they mount one large scale production each year in the main auditorium.

Backstage

If you would prefer to get involved by working backstage or front of house, there are a wide range of possibilities:

Set Building

In our large, well-equipped set dock, you will be able to work alongside experienced set builders and learn how modern set designs are put on stage.

Stage Management

During a play, lots of help is needed to change sets, dress the sets and handle properties.

Costume and Properties

Although we hire some of our costumes, many are still made by us and expertise in dress making is always valued.

Front of House

This includes working in our modern bar, preparing coffee or perhaps in the box office. You can decide which area is most suited to your interests.

Technical

Full training in up-to-date stage lighting and sound.

Why not join the many hundreds of people who, over the last 63 years, have discovered the sense of creativity and fun you can have by joining The Bancroft Players.