Join us
On stage or behind the scenes, you'll find us a welcoming bunch.
Membership of Belper Players is open to all. We are always looking for actors, and we need just as much help with costumes, lighting, sound, set building, front of house and just about any other theatre job you can think of.
Members must be 18 or over. We rehearse from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Monday and Thursday evenings at the Strutts Community Centre, while a show is in production.
Membership
- £35 a year
How to join
Email enquiries@belperplayers.com and we'll tell you what's coming up and when you can come along.
Questions about joining
How can I join Belper Players?
Email enquiries@belperplayers.com and we'll tell you what's coming up and when you can come along. There's more on our Join page.
Can I join if I've never acted?
Yes. Plenty of our members never go on stage. We need people for costumes, lighting, sound, set building and front of house as much as we need actors. See how to join.
Do I have to audition?
Only for a part on stage. Auditions are open to anyone, member or not, and if you're cast you become a member. Nobody auditions to help behind the scenes.
Can I start with a small part?
Yes. Plenty of people start with a small part, or by helping behind the scenes, and take on more once they feel at home.
How much pressure is there?
Not much. We're amateurs. We want every show to be good, but nobody expects a professional performance. We also try to have a good time in the process!
Are rehearsals easy to fit around work?
Usually. We rehearse from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Monday and Thursday evenings, and only while a show is in production. Directors work around people's availability, so missing the odd rehearsal for work or family is fine.
When and where do you rehearse?
From 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Monday and Thursday evenings, at the Strutts Community Centre on Derby Road, Belper, while a show is in production.
What can I help with behind the scenes?
Costumes, props, lighting, sound, set design and building, front of house, and just about any other theatre job you can think of.
How much does membership cost?
Membership is £35 a year.
What does it cost to be in a show?
As well as membership, everyone in a show, on stage or behind the scenes, pays a script fee and a performance fee.
Is it a good way to meet people in Belper?
Yes. We rehearse twice a week while a show is in production and get together for socials between shows, so you'll soon know people. You'll find us a welcoming bunch.
Is there a minimum age?
Members must be 18 or over.
Am I too old to join?
No. Membership is open to anyone 18 or over, and our late President, Jeanne Crane, was part of the society for 88 years.
Do you only do plays?
Mostly. We focus on plays rather than musicals, so you don't need to sing, although our pantomimes are the exception.