Cricket 2025
The annual Charrick (Chads and Stockport Garrick) cricket match took place on Sunday 13th July. Great fun was had by all, especially as Chads won the match! Thank you to all those who took part and organised it. Photos by David Quaife.
Theatre Superstitions
In days gone by, actors and theatre people were a very superstitious bunch. Less-so these days but there are still a few people around who might get upset by such things. So, if you come to the theatre often it’s worth knowing the most common ones so as not to offend anyone. Break a leg […]
Ghosts and the Theatre
Theatres in Britain have long been entwined with ghostly lore, with many of the country’s most historic venues said to be inhabited by spirits. These spectral figures often belong to long-dead actors, stagehands, or audience members who, in true theatrical fashion, refuse to exit the stage of life. The phenomenon of theatre ghosts in Britain […]
When the lights go out…
Have you ever wondered what happens when the lights go out on the final performance of a play at Chads? Once the cast have taken their final bows and the audience have left, that isn’t actually the end of the story. Last Night Party Although there is a lot to do – before we crack […]
Pack of Lies Q&A
A special after-show Q&A session will be held following the opening night’s performance. This will feature members of the cast and production team, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the play. This is a free session and we hope you will be able to join us.
Season update
Our November studio play, Blackbird, will be replaced by Halcyon Days by Deirdre Kinahan, performing 12-16 November 2024. The other plays remain unchanged. (Photo by Erin Baiano/Irish Arts Center)
New season announcement
Chads is pleased to announce the new season of plays for 2024/2025. We open in September with Pack of Lies by Hugh Whitemore. A play about spies in the suburbs, still topical and based on a true story about a Soviet espionage network called the Portland Spy Ring. In the lead up to Halloween we […]
The Hollow begins rehearsals
The cast and director of our October play, Agatha Christie’s classic whodunnit The Hollow, are at Chads Theatre this sunny evening for their first read-through. Tickets are already on sale and more information can be found here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/chads/the-hollow/e-dgvdjd This amateur production of “The Hollow” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of […]
Welcome to our new website
Welcome to the new Chads website! We are still updating it and sorting out what needs to be here, but we are interested in hearing your feedback. If you have any thoughts and comments on the design or content of the site please let us know by emailing webmaster@chads.co.uk. In the coming weeks, we would […]
Chads AGM – 27 July 2023
Members are reminded that our AGM this year will on Thursday 27 July at 7:30pm We are trying something different this year to make the AGM a social event as well as its important business role. Exec have agreed to put on a light buffet and give everyone who attends the AGM one free drink. We are […]