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A Haunting Gothic Drama comes to Hartley Wintney this Halloween!

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This October, step into the eerie world of The Woman in White — a gripping gothic mystery filled with secrets, obsession, and a twist that will leave you breathless. This atmospheric adaptation of the Wilkie Collins novel, tells the unsettling story of Laura Fairlie and Anne Catherick. Secrets long buried come to light with chilling revelations and confrontations!

Performed by Hartley Arts Group, this haunting classic promises candlelight, suspense, and spine-tingling drama — the perfect Halloween night out!

🕯️ Show Dates: 24, 25, 30, 31 October & 1 November
📍 Venue: The Victoria Hall, Hartley Wintney
 🎭 Presented by: Hartley Arts Group  – your local award-winning community theatre

Expect gasps, chills, and whispers in the dark… but don’t wait too long — tickets are already disappearing into the mist!

🎟️ Book Now – Before She Vanishes completely ➜
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Enjoy a delicious optional supper from Signature Catering — freshly prepared and perfect for setting the mood. Whether you fancy something warming before the chills begin or a treat to savour the suspense, this dining experience will make your evening complete.
Please select your meal when you book your tickets.
Suspense, secrets & shadows
Step beyond the threshold and uncover what should have stayed hidden…

Don’t miss a moment!!

Coming soon… “The Woman in White” our third 50th anniversary show of 2025

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This gothic suspense and murder, penned by one of the greatest writers of the 19th century is brought to the stage by Constance Cox.  The novel was first serialised in 1859 to 1860 over a period of about 9 months.  It tells the story of the heiress, Laura Farilie, whose inheritance puts her life in danger and a doppelganger who innocently enables a vile murder plot to be put in motion.

Auditions: 22nd and 24th July, 8pm, Jubilee Hall. All are welcome – whether you’re a regular on our stage or thinking about auditioning for the first time, we’d love to see you there. Come along, get involved, and be part of what promises to be a truly gripping production! 

Tickets: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hag

Next up… Our second 50th anniversary show of 2025… Blackadder II…

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A cunning plan would be to book your tickets NOW… before they’re all gone!.. Or you might have to be prepared to grovel before Queenie!!

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Supper will be provided by our fabulous partners at Signature Catering, so it’s set to be a feast for all the senses!

Here’s to another fantastic production to celebrate our 50th anniversary!

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Cast for Blackadder II:          

Blackadder                                        Jake Featherstone

Baldrick                                              Debbie Vocat

Queenie                                              Helen Robson

Nursie                                                 Zoe Cole        

Melchett                                             Alec Evans

Lord Percy                                         Paul Hughes                                                 

“BELLS” – directed by Jake Featherstone

Kate/Bob                                            Phoenix Atherton                            

Flashheart                                          Pete Jeffares                        

Dr Leech                                             Michael Wells                                   

Kate’s Father                                     Gerry Mills                            

Wisewoman/ Young Crone              Lily O’Sullivan                                              

“BEER” – directed by Bill Hansell

Lady Whiteadder                               Lucy Halten              

Lord Whiteadder                               Michael Wells                       

Simon Partridge                                Gerry Mills                

Geoffrey Piddle                                 Pete Jeffares            

Monk                                                  Jamie Pouw

“CHAINS” – directed by Helen Lewis

German Guard 1                               Lily O’Sullivan                                  

German Guard 2                               Lucy Halten                          

Spanish Torturer                              Bill Hansell               

Prince Ludwig the Indestructible    Jamie Pouw  

OUR FIRST SHOW TO CELEBRATE OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2025!!

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BLUE MURDER AT THE BLUE PARROT!

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Those performing at the Blue Parrot Club will be:

Harry Ferrari – Bill Hansell
Mollie Ferrari – Luci Bland
Ruby Redd-Berring – Helen Lewis
Rose Redd-Berring – Emma Walker
Penny Pincher – Sarah Lee
Suzie Aringa – Helen Robson
Johnny Walker – Jamie Pouw
Guiseppe Dolce – Jake Featherstone
Alice Butler – Phoenix Atherton
Club Singer – Julie Farrow
Detective Inspector Mayday – Giles Webb

Synopsis

It’s the roaring twenties and new nightclubs are opening every week in London.
Despite the buzzing social scene and popularity of jazz music, Soho nightclub owner
Harry Ferrari is trying to find a way to save his club from going under. Also bumbling
around the club is hapless Detective Inspector Mayday, which could be handy,
although he may need the help of the audience when he stumbles upon a murder!

Director – Geoff Herbert
Production Manager – Gerry Mills
If you would like to be involved in any of our backstage/ off stage roles, then please do let us know – committee@hartleyartsgroup.me.uk

In 2025 we are celebrating 50 years of
Hartley Arts Group!!

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2025

Feb – 21,22,27,28, 1 Mar – Blue Murder at the Blue Parrot
June – 13,14,19,20,21 – Blackadder
October – 24,25,30,31,1 Nov – Woman in White (TBC)

If you want to join us on or off the stage, then make sure you are either a full or associate member of HAG to stay up to date with everything that we are doing. Membership options and details are all on this link – www.membermojo.co.uk/hag

ALSO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA – Facebook and Instagram

Join our private Facebook Group for members and friends – HAG MEMBERS https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1fTgzSH2n1/

We are at the Jubilee Hall rehearsing on Tues and Thurs 8-10pm – come and say Hi

YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH SWEENEY TODD AWAITS! BOOKING NOW OPEN!

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Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (NB. Stage play, not the musical version)

Join us for a thrilling theatre show featuring Sweeney Todd, the barber who serves up more than just haircuts!

There will be a 45 minute interval for supper. Please choose your food options when booking your tickets. Will you dare to try one of Mrs Lovett’s famous meat pies?!! – well they are actually prepared by the great team at Signature Catering!

Choose your optional meal from our delicious options – 

Mrs Lovett’s Steak and Ale Pie, with gravy, dauphinoise potato and seasonal vegetables

Honey Roasted Parsnip, Spinach and Cheese Pie, with gravy, dauphinoise potato and seasonal vegetables

Slow Roasted Goan Chicken, Rice and Garlic Naan (GF)

Vegetarian Slow Roasted Goan Curry, Rice and Garlic Naan (GF)

Licensed bar, tea, coffee and confectionary are available to purchase before the show and during the interval.

PLEASE NOTE CURTAIN UP IS 7.30 PM

DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH SWEENEY TODD – BOOK NOW FOR THE BEST SEAT!

Who Killed The Secret Agent

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Ah, Moult-Lightly, I’ve been expecting you!’… A 1960’s themed Bond-spoof-murder-mystery that’s guaranteed to leave you both shaken and stirred!

‘Who Killed the Secret Agent?’ contains all the ingredients of James Bond’s early film outings… the glamour, the gadgets and the gaffes. It takes place in 1961 inside the HQ of the British secret service in London. With the Space Race hotting up, both America and Britain are preparing to send their top agents over to Moscow in a bid to infiltrate the Russian’s cosmonaut programme. Enter the darling of the British secret service, Marcus Moult-Lightly! Agent Double O-M-G is daring, charismatic and handsome, yet completely lacking in all tact and modesty. His previous mission has been a shambles and past mistakes hover over him like a ‘Spectre’.

This will be our February play and has now been cast. If you would like to help out in any way please get in touch. contactus@hartleyartsgroup.com

 

Social Evening Play Readings

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Wed 19th April 8-10pm, Edward Hall, Hartley Wintney Don’t forget to put this date in your calendar now. We would like to see as many of you as possible. Old friends and new ones too – all welcome. Outside Edge and Northanger Abbey are the 2 plays shortlisted for our October production. Which one will it be?? Come along to help us decide!

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The Results are in!

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Thank you to everyone who voted. It was a very close finish and so we will be reading excerpts from the 2 most popular plays as voted for by you.
OUTSIDE EDGE by Richard Harris and NORTHANGER ABBEY by Jane Austen, adapted by Matthew Francis.

Put the date in your diary now – Wed 19th April 8pm. Edward Hall, Hartley Wintney.
Please come along and help us to decide which one will be our October production. Whether you want to act, direct, design set, paint set, operate sound or lighting, make costumes, collect props, help front of house or stage manage – WE NEED ALL OF YOU.

EVERYONE WELCOME – members and non members alike.
Committee members will be there to answer any questions you have about your membership/ how to join/ how to renew or indeed anything else you can think of! So let’s get together and have some fun!

MAKE YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTER.