We are Eden Valley Players, an amateur theatre company.
All welcome to join.
Welcome to EVP
Eden Valley Players (EVP) is made up of a a group of like minded individuals that love to act and perform. We started in Lazonby, Cumbria and as we grow, we aim to take our productions and events to more places around the Eden Valley and get as many people involved as possible.
We are a registered charity and are a member of NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association).
Up Next...
Crimes on Centre Court
📍 Brampton Community Centre
📅 7.00pm Friday 16th August 2024
📅 7.00pm Saturday 17th August 2024
🎟️ Tickets: Adults £10
A small cast of performers play countless characters with quick-fire changes and quicker wits in this comedy 'who done it?'. Expect mirth, murder and mayhem, with a side of tennis.
Following the success of the Lazonby performances, people that were unable to attend have asked about future performances, so here they are! 2 more nights for an EVP first at Brampton Community Centre!
Some adult humour. Recommended age 12+.
🥛 Bar open 🍺
News & Updates
2024 News
July 2024
Crimes on Centre Court is back for 2 more nights! Tickets have gone on sale for EVP's first performance at Brampton Community Centre. 🎾
June 2024
A chance for a rest before we're back into things for Panto and Halloween! We're working on things in the background, keep an eye out!
May 2024
We performed Crimes on Centre Court for two nights at Lazonby Village Hall. The audience described it as "absolutely bonkers" and "couldn't stop laughing".
April 2024
All hands on deck this month preparing for Crimes on Centre Court!
March 2024
EVP held its Annual General Meeting at Lazonby Village Hall which was well attended. See the full minutes.
T. Wright read the Chair report thanking everyone who has contributed to EVP the last 12 months and noted "EVP has had a very productive and busy year. ... The future of EVP is looking good as we move forward with new members in our ranks along with our fabulous newly formed junior section."
N. Johnson read the Treasurer's Report.
A new management committee was elected.
The existing committee members were re-elected with the welcome addition of A. Bates and G. Baxter.
New named roles were added: Ticket Officer, Safeguarding Officers, and Juniors Representative.
Tickets have gone on sale for Crimes on Centre Court!
February 2024
Rehearsals have started for this year's Spring play Crimes on Centre Court written by New Old Friends.
January 2024
We purchased ETCnomad lighting control software. With EVP branching out to perform in more venues throughout 2024, owning our own lighting control software gives us greater flexibility in designing the lighting for shows.
2023 News
December 2023
It's Panto time again! Puss in Boots as a joint venture with Penrith Players was a huge success, selling out 5 of the 6 performances. The cast and crew enjoyed putting on the show and the audience were laughing and joining in the Panto fun at all performances.
We announced our next production will be Crimes on Centre Court. A play by the New Old Friends that created Crimes in Egypt which we performed in 2021.
November 2023
EVP were invited back to Lazonby Co-Op to decorate the shop windows with a display to celebrate Christmas and advertise the Puss in Boots Pantomime. See the windows on our Facebook post.
October 2023
EVP placed runner-up in the Lakes and Dales Community Connect grant and received £2,000. See our Facebook post.
Our first ever EVP Juniors workshop was well received by parent and child alike. Starting with a 2 day workshop during October Half Term and ending with a performance of the short story our volunteers had created consisting of words and dance which the children performed.
September 2023
The first Panto rehearsal of 2023 has been and gone. This was a really positive start to panto and we're looking forward to what the remainder will create.
August 2023
No news to report! Preparations are underway for the Halloween Family Ball and Puss in Boots Panto 2023!
July 2023
Our Music Festivals Revisited night in Kirkoswald had everyone on the dance floor! While the attendance was less than we were hoping for, the night was thoroughly enjoyed by those who attended.
After some great auditions and a lot of deliberation from the casting committee, we are pleased to announce the named cast of Puss in Boots! See this Facebook post for the announcement.
June 2023
EVP have been shortlisted for the Lakes and Dales Community Connect grant and are guaranteed to receive at least £2,000 in grant money. The winner of the grant scheme will receive £5,000. To learn more about the scheme and how to cast your vote, click here!
May 2023
Eden Valley Players performed Last of the Summer Wine to a near sell out on the Friday Night and a complete sell out on the Saturday Night. It was well received by audiences and reviews have been very positive!
April 2023
We purchased 2 new wireless headset microphone systems to use alongside microphones we hire or borrow for shows, allowing us to amplify the voices of all our actors in Last of the Summer Wine.
March 2023
Our AGM was well attended. T. Wright read the Chair report covering a very successful year for EVP, N. Johnson read the Treasurer's Report, and a new management committee was elected. See the full minutes.
The existing committee was re-elected with the exception of E. Whitehead who has stood down.
3 new committee members were elected: E. Watson, R. Hudleston and M. Anthony.
The new position of Vice Chair was filled by D. Smart.
R. Hudleston and M. Anthony are to be the Members Floor Representatives.
February 2023
Our ticket sales have moved online using TicketSource! This is an exciting enhancement to the ticket buying experience, making it easier for you to buy tickets and easier for us to manage.
January 2023
We have been successful in applying to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation which will help us in fulfilling our vision of expanding to visit more places in the Eden Valley.