Wednesday 14th – Saturday 17th May and Monday 19th – Saturday 24th May 2008

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN - The Wild West at its best! Come and see the most popular of Irving Berlin’s musicals, it’s a colourful show with gorgeous costumes, brilliant dancing and songs that are familiar favourites – ‘There’s No Business Like Show Business’, ‘Anything You Can Do’ and many more. Suitable for all ages, this is an evening out you mustn’t miss! Tickets £9.00 adults, £6.70 juniors.

Louth Playgoers has always invested in young people and this year the strong ties that bond us with education in the local community was officially recognised. On 27th March 2008, Chairman John Lill attended the Investors in Education Award Event which was held at Lincoln Drill Hall. The evening was organised by the Education Business Partnership of Lincolnshire and Rutland to mark the successful partnerships between local business and schools. On behalf of Playgoers, John accepted the handsome award and certificate, which was presented to celebrate Playgoers’ partnership with local schools through the work experience opportunities it offers to young people in the area.

The prestigious award was warmly received, but the work experience programme is not the only way in which Louth Playgoers welcomes young people to Riverhead Theatre. The enthusiasm to share in the joy of theatre has no age limit and is extended to even the very young. Playgoers’ Paintbox Theatre provides fertile ground for even more fertile imaginations, offering opportunities for children to express themselves and gain confidence, whilst having tremendous fun. When they reach the age of 11, many move on to Wharfingers’ Youth Theatre, where they will broaden and deepen their understanding, taking in every aspect of stage performance from lighting and sound to props and costume. From here, some are inspired to forge a career in the arts, but each and every one of them takes valuable experiences with them, irrespective of where they go and what they do in life.

There can be very few investment opportunities better than those which involve young people. As an Investor in Education, Playgoers is also investing in the future.

Thursday 3rd April 2008
ZODIAC TASTER WORKSHOP WITH ALPANA SENGUPTA – Find out what it would be like to learn the exciting Kathak style of classical Indian dance, culminating in a performance based on the signs of the Zodiac on Wednesday 2nd July. Taster session - 6.00 – 7.15pm – if you like it enrol for 9 full sessions. Book for the taster workshop via the Theatre Box Office open 10am -1pm Monday - Saturday (01507 600350). Workshop places £5.00 adults, £3.00 juniors.

Monday 7th – Saturday 12th April 2008
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE – A comedy by Ron Aldridge, directed by Margaret Neale at Louth Playgoers’ Riverhead Theatre, Victoria Road, Louth. How do you kick-start your life when your husband leaves you for a younger woman? Performances begin at 7.30pm nightly. Tickets available from Theatre Box Office open 10am -1pm Monday - Saturday (01507 600350). Tickets £6.70 adults, £4.75 juniors (theatre associates: £5.90 adults, £3.90 juniors).  

Tuesday 15th, Thursday 17th and Sunday 20th April 2008
THE NEWS AT TWO MINUTES PAST SIX – Hambledon Productions presents a brand new comedy written and directed by John Hewer at Riverhead Theatre, Victoria Road, Louth. Lots of laughs in this fast-paced farce and slapstick driven high jinks aplenty! Performances begin at 7.30pm nightly. Tickets available from Theatre Box Office open 10am -1pm Monday - Saturday (01507 600350). All tickets £5.00. 

Saturday 19th April 2008
DOES A MONSTER LIVE NEXT DOOR? – Presented by Tall Stories Theatre Company at Riverhead Theatre, Victoria Road, Louth. A dark and spooky whodunit…devised for older children aged 6 and up and their grown-ups. Performances begin at 11.00am and 2.30pm. Tickets available from Theatre Box Office open 10am -1pm Monday - Saturday (01507 600350). Tickets £5.00 adults, Under 16s £3.00.  

Monday 21st 2008
ZODIAC WORKSHOP WITH ALPANA SENGUPTA – Learn the exciting Kathak style of classical Indian dance, culminating in a performance based on the signs of the Zodiac on Wednesday 2nd July. Book via Theatre Box Office open 10am -1pm Monday - Saturday (01507 600350). Workshop places £5.00 adults, £3.00 juniors.

Thursday 24th – Saturday 26th April 2008
THE COLLECTOR – A play by Mark Healy, adapted from the novel by John Fowles. Presented by Hambledon Productions at Riverhead Theatre, Victoria Road, Louth. A thought-provoking drama, unsuitable for persons under the age of 16. Contains strong language  and content that some people may find disturbing. Performances begin at 7.30pm nightly. Tickets available from Theatre Box Office open 10am -1pm Monday - Saturday (01507 600350). All tickets £5.00.

Monday 28th 2008
ZODIAC WORKSHOP WITH ALPANA SENGUPTA – Learn the exciting Kathak style of classical Indian dance, culminating in a performance based on the signs of the Zodiac on Wednesday 2nd July. Book via Theatre Box Office open 10am -1pm Monday - Saturday (01507 600350). Workshop places £5.00 adults, £3.00 juniors

Wednesday 30th April 2008
THE DEADLINE – By Andy Barrett. A Shifting Sands Theatre Company Production at Riverhead Theatre, Victoria Road, Louth. An original blend of classic story telling, with techniques drawn from clowning. Be prepared, nothing is quite what it seems…. Performance begins at 7.30pm. Tickets available from Theatre Box Office open 10am -1pm Monday - Saturday (01507 600350). Tickets £10.00 adults, Theatre Patrons and Associates £9.00.

You may be interested to know that, owing to popular demand, tickets for all Playgoers’ productions in the 2007/8 season (except the musical) will be for sale from the Box Office from 1st December 2007.

Louth Playgoers celebrate their 75th Anniversary with a full colour, limited edition 2008 calendar, "The Wonders of Wardrobe". This A4 sized wall calendar features a selection of the stunning costumes provided by the theatre's extensive wardrobe department over the years.

Professionally photographed with taste and originality - on stage and on location - "The Wonders of Wardrobe" includes period outfits from a range of different eras. From geisha girl to principal boy, you will find images to conjure up the magic of the theatre - one for every month of the year.

The dates of forthcoming productions throughout 2008 are pre-printed for your convenience. "The Wonders of Wardrobe" will be on sale from November at the price of only £4.99 so don't miss out! To reserve a copy, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .