The village of Mayfield in East Sussex has had a long running love affair with the Arts. From the Christmas Pantomimes to the Musical Extravaganzas of St Leonard’s – Mayfield people love all forms of music and theatre and show it in their enthusiastic participation both in the performing and the watching.

The Phoenix Theatre Company rose from the ashes of an earlier Mayfield Theatre Group. The Mayfield Players had their own little theatre on Court Meadow and for over twenty years wowed the local population with comedy and tragedy. The costumes and props collected during that period were an amazing reflection of the life and times of the village as villagers saw their clothes and accessories recycled into everything from pirate outfits to fairy wings.

Unfortunately a fire in 2000 brought the Mayfield Players to an abrupt and tragic end. Luckily no-one was hurt but the theatre and all its costumes were damaged beyond repair. For two years the village was silent and it was thought that the people of Mayfield would have to rely on other village groups for their entertainment.

In 2002 a small group of people – some being ex-Players – got together and decided that the show would go on! They formed the Phoenix Theatre Company which was injected with the enthusiasm and spirit of a new generation of Mayfield residents.

Through fundraising, commitment and dogged hard work, the Phoenix Theatre Company saw their efforts rewarded with their first two plays being performed to rave reviews in the Autumn of 2002. The Company has never looked back.

Since then there have been productions each Spring and Autumn – covering everything from tragedy to comedy – and all showcasing the amazing talent lurking in the homes of local residents.

The Phoenix Theatre Company generates a marvellous sense of community with people getting involved in everything from scene painting to making props in addition to the more visible act of treading the boards. Members are no longer just from Mayfield but the high standard of productions has attracted people from many surrounding towns and villages.

Membership provides year round entertainment with regular events held not just to raise money but also to ensure that the Company is as much about having fun as it is producing regular theatrical productions. With play readings, barbecues, garden parties, theatre trips, there really is something for everyone.

If you feel you would like to join our fun and enthusiastic group, no matter what your age or abilities please Click Here to fill out a membership form. Send this off with your remittance for either Single or Joint Membership and you will be sent a Welcome Pack including a current Newsletter detailing up and coming events.

We look forward to seeing you!

Please note that membership is required in order to perform in any of the Phoenix Productions.

www.phoenixtheatrecompany.org.uk

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