Category: Previous Shows

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë adapted by Jane Thornton was performed by Banbury Cross Players from 18th to 21st July 2012. It was directed by Linda Shaw. The cast was as follows. Actor 1 / Heathcliff – Graham MacDonnellActor 2 / Cathy Earnshaw / Catherine Linton – Tara LaceyActor 3 / Hareton / Hindley /…

Ding Dong by Marc Camoletti
Ding Dong by Marc Camoletti was preformed at The Mill Theatre, Banbury in May 2012. Ding Dong is from Sexe et Jalousie with the English version by Tudor Gates.The play was directed by Trish Thompson. The Cast was as follows: Bernard Marcellin – Tim Manning Jacqueline Marcellin – Rachel Sullivan Marie-Louise – Marilyn Fairbairn Robert…

The Unexpected Guest 2012
Banbury Cross Players presented The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie in February 2012. Directed by Terry Gallager, the cast was as follows:- Richard Warwick – John McCormick Laura Warwick – Rebecca Warrington Michael Starkwedder – Richard Oliver Miss Bennett – Elizabeth Riley Jan Warwick – Cameron Anderson Mrs Warwick – Anne Bloor Henry Angell –…

James and the Giant Peach
In November 2011 Banbury Cross Players presented James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl and adapted by David Wood. It was directed by Jane Young and the cast was as follows. New York Tour Guide – Melissa Joines James – Max Taylor/William Peckover Mr Trotter – Robin Williams Mrs Trotter – Marilyn Fairbairn Rhinoceros…

The Trench by Steve Hatt
Banbury Cross Players’ member Steve Hatt wrote and directed this one-act play about events in the first World War. This play was performed at the Season Preview in 2012, The Cast was as follows:- Sergeant Frank Andrews – Andy CrumpMike Hart (Orderly) – Dave RobinsonCorporal Bill Alison – Jem TurnerPrivate Paul Phillips – Peter GriffithsPrivate…

The Garden Party – July 2011
The Garden Party by Hazel Wyld and Jimmie Chinn was performed by Banbury Cross Players in July 2011.

Wyrd Sisters
Wyrd Sisters adapted by Stephen Briggs from Terry Pratchett’s novel Wyrd Sisters was performed at The Mill Arts Centre in May 2011. It was also performed at the RSC Stratford-upon-Avon as a part of the Open Stages Project in July 2012. Directed by Linda Shaw, the cast at The Mill was as follows: Granny Weatherwax…

Brassed Off adapted by Paul Allen from the Film
Brassed Off adapted by Paul Allen from Mark Herman’s screenplay was performed by Banbury Cross Players in March 2011. We were proud to be joined by the Hook Norton Brass Band for this production. The Cast was as follows: Shane – Max Taylor Phil – Jem Turner Jim – Nik Lester Harry – Heward Simpson…

Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
In November 2010, Banbury Cross Players presented one of the most powerful plays of our time as the cunning Salieri pits his wits against his nemesis, Mozart in Peter Shaffer’s outstanding play AMADEUS. Director, Anne Bloor’s production is full of intrigue, wit, ambition and betrayal and set designer husband, Peter, brings the glorious splendour of…










