The Old Nick Theatre

02/09/2024

Happening this Thursday (5th) and the next (12th), our two WordFest events at the The Old Nick Theatre still have a few seats left (tickets are free, but you do need to book)

1️⃣ 🎟PAGE TO STAGE
Behind the scenes of staging a play and a. Performance telling the story of an ageing Elvis Impersonator “Still Alive with Clive” with Phil Jones. Gill Blow, Gordon Stewart.

A theatrical night to remember, with 'Play to Stage'. Playwright Gill Blow and the Workhouse Players will give a behind-the-scenes chat about writing and staging a play, followed by a live performance.

Thur 5th Sep, 7:30-10pm at The Old Nick Theatre, 31 Spring Gardens, Gainsborough, DN21 2AY

(click here to book) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gainsborough-wordfest-page-to-stage-tickets-876484688297?aff=erelpanelorg

2️⃣ 🎟GAINSBOROUGH VOICES
An evening of live contemporary electronica and folktronica from three Gainsborough musicians: subphotic, DUTY and gribbles. Includes sound and speech installation from gribbles focused on the Lincolnshire dialect.

Thur 12th Sep, 7pm-10:30pm at The Old Nick Theatre, 31 Spring Gardens, Gainsborough, DN21 2AY

(click here to book) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gainsborough-voices-electronic-music-inspired-by-the-lincolnshire-dialect-tickets-872353170817?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Part of Heritage Open Days

One of 20 free events you can enjoy during in September.

fans

02/09/2024

28/08/2024

First night done!
Workhouse Players premier week of kicked off last night at The Old Nick Theatre.
Thank you to our wonderful audience, your comments afterwards meant a lot to the cast and crew.

Some tickets are still available for the rest of the week priced £12.50 (£10 concession Wednesday)
Book online
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theleadingman
or
https://www.workhouseplayers.co.uk/
or available at the Old Nick Theatre box office on the night

26/08/2024

The Cast assembled for dress rehearsal of Workhouse Players The Leading Man starting tomorrow 27th August 7.30pm

Left to right

Deb (Michelle Havill), Richard (Kiefer Smythe), Barry (Phil Jones), Fran (Fran Evans), Leonora (Sarah Clark) Mr Newman (Nick Hartshorn), Steve (Sam Daniel) and Mervyn in the Photo

Tickets £12.50 (£10 concession Wednesday)
Book online
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theleadingman
or
https://www.workhouseplayers.co.uk/
or from The Old Nick Theatre box office

25/08/2024

24/08/2024

A theatrical night to remember, with 'Play to Stage'. Playwright Gill Blow and the Workhouse Players will give a behind-the-scenes chat about writing and staging a play, followed by a live performance. One of 20 free events you can enjoy during in September.

Thur 5th Sep, 7:30-10pm at The Old Nick Theatre, 31 Spring Gardens, Gainsborough, DN21 2AY

This event is free, but booking is essential (click here to book) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gainsborough-wordfest-page-to-stage-tickets-876484688297?aff=erelpanelorg

The Old Nick Theatre

20/08/2024

12/08/2024

It's 'Meet the Cast' Monday again...this time the whole crew including Western Television's top chat show host Mervyn!

Workhouse Players present for the first time 'The Leading Man' written by Corringham writer Max Jones, directed by Gordon Craig and starring Phil Jones, Sarah Clark, Sam Daniel, Michelle Havill, Nick Hartshorn and Kiefer Smythe.

Barry Smith returns to Western Television to give his final exclusive TV interview, but in the dressing room, a long awaited encounter with makeup artist Leonora reminds Barry that the past fades but it never really goes away....

The Leading Man is on at The Old Nick Theatre 27th - 31st August

Tickets £12.50 (£10 concession Wednesday) available from
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theleadingman
https://www.workhouseplayers.co.uk/
or from The Old Nick Theatre box office on the night, subject to availability

08/08/2024

Rehearsals for Workhouse Players new play 'The Leading Man are in full flow as we gear up for show time.

We're on at The Old Nick Theatre this August 27th - 31st from 7.30pm
tickets are on sale now from

www.ticketsource.co.uk/theleadingman

https://www.workhouseplayers.co.uk/

£12.50 - £10.00 concession wednesday

for more information drop us a DM

08/08/2024

We're only a few weeks away from opening night..... it's time for the final 'Meet the Cast' post.

This time featuring Phil Jones as 'Barry Smith'
Phil is one of the founding members of Workhouse Players and has played many different roles on stage and screen.

Barry Smith divisive media personality and former 80’s journalist cultivated a career on attention grabbing, shocking headlines, loud and frightening enough to divert everybody away from the truth....but that's just what sold newspapers back in the 1980's

Now Barry returns to Western Television where his controversial career began to give his final TV appearance...

Those headlines may have become history but Barry soon discovers sometimes the past just waits....

The Leading Man is on at The Old Nick Theatre 27th - 31st August
tickets are on sale now
£12.50 (£10 concession Wed)

https://www.workhouseplayers.co.uk/
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theleadingman
or DM on the link below

07/08/2024

As we draw ever closer to performance week, it's time to Meet the Cast.

This time introducing Kiefer Smythe as Michael Smith.
Though new to Workhouse Players Kiefer has been on the Old Nick Theatre stage before as part of the youth theatre.

'Michael Smith...he wasn't much of a dad, he didn't stick around long enough. He left Barry to grow up alone, with her. And yet here he is, all these years later...a memory or just a wish?

Workhouse Players debut performance of new play 'The Leading Man' by Max Jones at The Old Nick Theatre August 27-31

tickets on sale now available from
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theleadingman
https://www.workhouseplayers.co.uk
Email [email protected]
Or WhatsApp me on the link below

22/07/2024

It's time for this week's 'Meet the Cast' post.

As Workhouse Players get ever closer to performance day let us introduce....

Nick Hartshorn as Mr Newman

Nick is joining Workhouse Players for the first time and we are delighted to welcome him to the stage...

Mr Newman......he's just a memory from Barry's long ago past...that's where he belonged...that's all he deserved...that's where he should have stayed...but some things never let go...

Join Workhouse Players at The Old Nick Theatre from August 27th - 31st for the debut performances of 'The Leading Man'

tickets on sale now
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theleadingman
email [email protected]
WhatsApp me on the link

16/07/2024

It's 'Meet the Cast' time again.
As Workhouse Players rehearsals for new play 'The Leading Man' continue it's time to introduce Michelle Havill as Deb Smith.

Michelle is a seasoned stage actor and we are delighted to have her join Workhouse Players.

Deb Smith was his balance, she was his release, she was his ground, she was his everything and she knew the real him...she knew what she had signed up for.....
..then Barry’s world touched her a little too hard

The Leading Man comes to The Old Nick Theatre this August, get your tickets here

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theleadingman

14/07/2024

The Old Nick Theatre in historical Gainsborough is a former magistrates court transformed into a cosy 49 seat theatre which makes it an ideal setting for plays and performances.
The stage, at the same level as the front row, is surrounded on 3 sides by the audience. A single row in front (D) and 3 tiered rows either side (A, B, C) being so close helps to transport the audience to the setting and feel they are in their front room.

Workhouse Players newest premier performance of 'The Leading Man' is coming in August.

Tickets are on sale now
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theleadingman

10/07/2024

Next on our 'Meet the Cast' list

'Steve Moore'
played by Workhouse Players newcomer and seasoned actor Sam Daniel

Steve is the super keen Western Television production assistant who is always willing and happy to help anybody.
He likes to do what he can to get people to help because, well, it's always good to be happy.......and then Steve met Barry Smith

Bookings are open now for this new Workhouse Players production from writer Max Jones
Get your tickets here
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theleadingman
or email [email protected] tel 07471931618

10/07/2024

Workhouse Players make a return to Gainsborough's The Old Nick Theatre with our brand new production 'The Leading Man' by Max Jones.
Over the next few weeks we'll continue our series of 'Meet the Cast' reels with a few sneak peaks behind the scenes....

Tickets are on sale now at
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theleadingman
Or email [email protected]
WhatsApp 07471931618

03/07/2024

With Rehearsals well under way it's time to proudly introduce the cast of The Leading Man starting off today with

Leonora Sheridan
Played by the very talented Sarah Clark.

Leonora is Western Television's makeup artist with an axe to grind and a pebble in her bovver boots.
She has turned up to the dressing room way too early...
She is faffing about pretending to do her job...
She clearly has something to say...

Have you got your tickets yet?
Book Online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theleadingman
or email [email protected] or tel 07471 931618

04/06/2024

Excited to reveal the first promo for our new production coming to Gainsborough's The Old Nick Theatre this August.
Tickets on sale soon ....

18/04/2024

'Calander' are currently filming at 'The Old Nick" today. So tune in tonight at 6pm and see us on the TV.. 📺🖥🖥🎭🎥

28/04/2023

Rick Paul - Spiritual medium & Psychic hosts an evening at The Old Nick Theatre, speaking to those who have crossed to the other side of the veil and giving audidence members a chance to speak to friends, family and loved ones who have passed on.

Friday 12th May @ 7.30pm

All tickets £15 - to book, please visit http://bit.ly/oldnicktickets

22/03/2023

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OLD NICK ARE UNABLE TO TAKE BOOKINGS OR PROVIDE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT - PLEASE PHONE 01158 114 243 TO GUARANTEE YOUR PLACE.

16/02/2023

Table top sale at The Old Nick!!
Saturday 29th April
Bookings taken soon!!

10/02/2023

Doors open at 7 tonight. Band on at 8 🎻🎸🎼

08/02/2023

This Friday at The Old Nick Theatre! £7 pay on the door 😁🎻🎸

07/02/2023

Our actors are settling into their roles but that means we need directors & prompts.

7-9 at The Old Nick