Centenary was established in 1901 and is based in Warrington, Cheshire. 

The Company's name has been updated to reflect the nature of the theatrical productions being staged. Formerly known as Crosfields Operatic and Dramatic Society and then Centenary Operatic and Dramatic Society, the current name of "Centenary Theatre Company" was adopted in June 2005.

Centenary produce two musicals and two plays each year at the Brindley Theatre, Runcorn. We also give regular concert performances in aid of charitable causes.

Our recent musicals include classics such as Guys & Dolls and Singin’ in the Rain – to more challenging productions such as our critically acclaimed Sweeney Todd in 2008.

Centenary has a long history of staging award winning drama productions with the 2008 production of Hobson’s Choice having received 6 award nominations. Our recent sell-out productions of Brassed Off and The Liver Birds demonstrate that the performing arts are alive and well in Cheshire.

The Company has been nominated for – and won – many awards for the quality of productions, awards covering: Direction; Musical Direction; Choreography; Acting; Staging; Set Design; Production and Programmes.

Centenary is a registered charity and is proud of the work completed in the community to educate the public in the performing arts – and actively develops the talents of Members within the Company.

Written communications should be sent to:
Mrs Beryl Rigby
Hon. Secretary
Centenary Theatre Company
44 Birchdale Road
Warrington
WA4 5AW

Tel : 01925 261612

Centenary welcomes new members from all sections of the community - and you don't have to be a 'performer' to join. The Company also welcomes set designers, set builders, sound / light engineers, stage crew, directors, musical directors, costume designers and make-up artists.

If you wish to become a ‘performing’ member we will arrange an audition for you.

To be eligible to perform in Centenary plays applicants will complete an 'acting' audition.  To be eligible to perform in musical productions a singing audition will also be completed.

Membership costs only £48pa (£30pa concessions).  If you would like to join please contact the Membership Secretary, Patsy Roberts, via Membership@CentenaryTheatre.co.uk 

Centenary Friends can support the Company and also receive the following benefits:

1) £1 off the ticket price of the Friend's ticket for ALL productions (including concessions)
2) Copies of the Company's regular newsletter - 'Contact'
3) Invitation to all of the Company's social functions
4) An opportunity for you to show your support for Cheshire's leading theatre company.

All this costs just £10pa per Friend.

If you would like to become a Centenary Friend please contact Patsy Roberts via Membership@CentenaryTheatre.co.uk

Rehearsals are held at The Workingmen's Mission, Thewlis Street, Warrington.  Rehearsals for musicals are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with plays being rehearsed on Mondays and Wednesdays - all rehearsals starting at 7.30pm.  If you would like to join the Company please call our Membership Secretary, Patsy Roberts, on 01925 601568; contact us on Membership@CentenaryTheatre.co.uk or just pop over to one of our main Tuesday night rehearsals.

Centenary is a registered charity (No. 1080693) and regularly performs concerts for various local good causes.

Centenary is affiliated to the National Operatic & Dramatic Association (NODA). This organisation was founded in 1899 "to protect and advance the interests of Operatic and Dramatic Art, and of Societies engaged therein".  





 

The following links are to organisations which may be of interest.  These are external links and Centenary has no responsibility for the content of any of these websites.

National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) - North West

The Brindley - venue for Centenary's productions

Josef Weinberger - publisher

Warrington Worldwide - Warrington's online daily newspaper

Direct Sound and Lighting - quality sound and lighting

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