BUGSY MALONE CAST

After a long, but very successful audition weekend in early July, the Youth Group Production Team are thrilled to announce that the 2023 production of Bugsy Malone has been cast. The team saw over 60 young people for just 40 spaces; congratulations to everyone involved. We cannot wait to get started. Tickets go on sale in September.

KINKY BOOTS WINS AT NODA EAST AWARDS

A contingent from SWMTC went to the NODA East Awards in Stevenage in April and we are delighted to confirm that our 2022 production of Kinky Boots won Best Musical in District 7. Congratulations to all involved!

ALL THREE 2022 PRODUCTIONS NOMINATED FOR NODA AWARDS

We are thrilled that Kinky Boots, the Centenary Celebration Concert and the Youth Group production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat have all be nominated for NODA East Awards. The ceremony is in April, so fingers crossed!

JOSEPH PLAYS TO SOLD OUT AUDIENCES

SWMTC Youth Group’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat played to packed houses at Saffron Walden Town Hall, 9th - 12th November 2022. The audiences were enthralled by the famous story of Joseph and his Brothers and were incredibly positive in their feedback.

Letter in Walden Local, 16th November 2022

SWMTC SWEEPS THE BOARD AT NODA EAST AWARDS

Members of our main company and youth group attended the NODA East Awards on 10th April. We are thrilled to be able to announce that our 2020 production of My Fair Lady won Best Musical and the 2021 Youth Group production of The Wind in the Willows won Best Youth Production, Best Technical Production, Best Overall Production and Best Poster. In addition, Youth Group member, Corbin Abbasi won Best Youth Performer for his portrayal of Mole in The Wind in the Willows.

Corbin Abbasi receiving his award for Best Youth Performer from NODA President, Gordon Richardson and NODA East Regional Councillor, Tessa Davies

CENTENARY CELEBRATION CONCERT - Tickets on sale

Tickets are now on sale for our Centenary Celebration Concert at Saffron Hall on Saturday 18th June. Tickets available here

CASTING CALL

We are on the look out for a male actor aged between approximately 8-12yrs, to play the part of young Charlie/Lola in our upcoming production of Kinky Boots.

The NODA Review is in!

We are thrilled to be able to share our NODA review for The Wind in the Willows! Huge congratulations to all involved.

The Wind in the Willows NODA Review

The Wind in the Willows - Tickets on Sale Soon!

2021 Youth Group Production Cast Announced!

We have great pleasure in announcing our cast for The Wind in the Willows at Saffron Walden Town Hall, November 2021.

SWMTC Lottery Launch!

From July 2021, we will be teaming up with One Lottery to launch the brand new SWMTC Lottery! From as little as just £1 per week you could help support our fantastic company and be in with a chance of winning up to £25,000 in a draw EVERY Saturday!

Click on the link below for more information:

https://www.onelottery.co.uk/support/saffron-walden-musical-theatre-company

Please consider supporting us and we could all be big winners!

Break a leg!

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS AUDITIONS

Youth Group Workshop Auditions will take place at the end of June. To take part, please complete the form on the Youth Group page of this website.

SWMTC ANNOUNCES NEXT SHOWS - APRIL 2021

SWMTC announces that the November 2021 Youth Group production will be Wind in the Willows and the March 2022 Main Company production will be Kinky Boots.

MY FAIR LADY - MARCH 2020

SWMTC’S production of My Fair Lady took Saffron Walden Town Hall by storm from 10-14th March. Audiences left having enjoyed a fabulous few hours of musical theatre. Quotes from our social media pages:

‘What a top show’….‘Absolutely brilliant show’….‘fantastic and very professional’….‘incredible work as always SWMTC’

BARNUM WINS AT ANNUAL NODA EAST AWARDS.

March 2020: SWMTC’s 2019 Youth Group production of Barnum wins Best Youth Group Production, District 7 at the annual NODA East Awards. Congratulations to all those involved!

MY FAIR LADY TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

January 2020: Tickets for SWMTC’s production of My Fair Lady are now on sale from stagestubs.com. 10th-14th March, 2020, Saffron Walden Town Hall. Performances at 7.30pm each evening and a matinee on Saturday 14th at 2.30pm.

NODA NOMINATIONS!

December 2019: SWMTC is delighted and honoured to have been nominated in the following categories for the NODA East Awards:

Best Musical: "9 to 5"

Best Youth Production: "Barnum"

The Awards Day is in March, so fingers crossed for us!

PERFORMERS WANTED!

October 2019: We are looking for new members for our forthcoming production of My Fair Lady. This classic Lerner and Loewe musical tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a cockney flower girl, who is transformed into an elegant lady, and features one of musical theatre’s greatest scores.

We welcome people of all ages (over 18), experiences and abilities. Tenor and Bass singers are particularly welcomed. With plenty of social events and opportunities to help raise vital funds throughout the year, it is a real community of like-minded theatre-lovers.

Anybody wishing to join the company as a performer is warmly invited to attend the first rehearsal on Wednesday 16th October at the Baptist Church Hall (upstairs) from 8pm for an informal sing-a-long and to meet the production team. Auditions will take place later in the month.

If you would like to be involved, either as a performer or behind the scenes, please contact company secretary Jane Chate at secretary.swmtc@gmail.com for more details.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

BARNUM SPONSOR - BEARWALDEN CROSSFIT

October 2019: We are thrilled to announce that our upcoming Youth Group production of Barnum is being kindly sponsored by Bearwalden CrossFit. Bearwalden is an independent gym on Shire Hill in Saffron Walden. The team of coaches run classes, one to one sessions, and remote coaching for all ages from Pre-school CrossFit Kids up to Longevity Classes for the over 55 age group. Bearwalden's ethos is about community and inclusivity. Its honest and compassionate and dedicated approach to fitness, health and well-being sets it apart from other fitness centres.

BARNUM PRODUCTION CAST!

July 2019: SWMTC Youth Group is delighted to confirm that its 2019 production of Barnum has now been cast. We are incredibly lucky to have such a talented group of young people taking part and can’t wait to get started with rehearsals in September, after the summer break.

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS WINS AT NODA AWARDS

May 2019: We are thrilled to announce that our 2018 production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels won NODA East, District 7 Best Musical, Best Technical Production and Best Overall Production at the annual NODA East Awards Ceremony yesterday.

NEXT YOUTH GROUP PRODUCTION IS BARNUM!

April 2019: Auditions will be held on Sunday 7th July. More details on first rehearsals will follow shortly. To join the Youth Group please contact swmtcyg@gmail.com (11-18yrs).

OUR 2020 PRODUCTION WILL BE MY FAIR LADY!

March 2019: Rehearsals will start in October 2019. If you are interested in joining the company as an adult member or friend, please contact secretary.swmtc@gmailcom

SWMTC GIVEN DONATION BY PERSIMMON HOMES!

February 2019: We are delighted to have been given a £1,000 donation by Persimmon Homes as part of their Persimmon Community Champions scheme. Since its launch in March 2015 they have donated over £2,250,000 to fund community initiatives.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR “9 to 5, The Musical!”

January 2019: Tickets for our next production “9 to 5, The Musical” are now on sale from www.stagestubs.com and from the Tourist Information Centre, Market Square, Saffron Walden.

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS IS NOMINATED FOR TWO NODA AWARDS

January 2019: Exciting News! Our 2018 production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has just been nominated for Best Musical and Best Technical Production in NODA East, District 7. We are looking forward to finding out if we’ve won at NODA’s annual awards lunch on Sunday 12th May.

MADE IN DAGENHAM WINS BEST MUSICAL 2017 IN DISTRICT AT NODA AWARDS!

May 2018: We are so thrilled to announce that our 2017 Musical, Made in Dagenham has won Best Musical in District at the annual NODA Awards.

Huge congratulations to Youth Group member, Oscar Riley, who has gained a place @emildaleacademy for September 2025! You can see Oscar in action this week as Fester in The Addams Family.

That’s right folks! For the third year in a row we’re officially SOLD OUT! Whilst our cast have a well deserved night off, we are busy putting the final touches to this fabulous show. If you’re lucky enough to have a ticket, you are in for such a treat! #communitytheatre #theatre #musicaltheatre #localtheatre #theatrelife #livetheatre #acting #actor #drama #community #performingarts #supportthearts #stage #musical #supportlocal #theatrearts #theatrekid #play #performance #show #art #arts #NODA #Belnspired #amateurtheatre #foreverystage #saffronwalden

IT’S TECH DAY! We are so excited to share this show with everyone! Only 12 tickets left! 🕸️THE ADDAMS FAMILY 📆6-9th November 📍Saffron Walden Town Hall 🎟️ @swtic or on line at www.thelittlebox.com/swmtc/ #communitytheatre #theatre #musicaltheatre #localtheatre #theatrelife #livetheatre #acting #actor #drama #community #performingarts #supportthearts #stage #musical #supportlocal #theatrearts #theatrekid #play #performance #show #art #arts #NODA #Belnspired #amateurtheatre #foreverystage #saffronwalden #theaddamsfamily #theaddamsfamilymusical

It’ll be anything but One Normal Night! Only 19 tickets remaining for the whole run! Don’t miss out. 🕯️THE ADDAMS FAMILY 📆6-9th November 📍Saffron Walden Town Hall 🎟️ @swtic and online www.thelittleboxoffice.com/swmtc/ #communitytheatre #theatre #musicaltheatre #localtheatre #theatrelife #livetheatre #acting #actor #drama #community #performingarts #supportthearts #stage #musical #supportlocal #theatrearts #theatrekid #play #performance #show #art #arts #NODA #Belnspired #amateurtheatre #foreverystage #saffronwalden #addamsfamilymusical

Last night saw lighting equipment going up around the Town Hall. So many volunteers working so hard to make it happen. We can’t thank them enough. There are a few tickets remaining, but don’t leave it until the last minute The Addams Family Saffron Walden Town Hall 6-9th November Tickets from @swtic and on line (link in bio) #communitytheatre #theatre #musicaltheatre #localtheatre #theatrelife #livetheatre #acting #actor #drama #community #performingarts #supportthearts #stage #musical #supportlocal #theatrearts #theatrekid #play #performance #show #art #arts #NODA #amateurtheatre #foreverystage #saffronwalden #volunteer #volunteering #theaddamsfamilymusical

Thank you to all these wonderful local companies who have advertised in our #addamsfamily production programme. Your support is so appreciated. @saffronhallsw @grahamschooldancetheatre @rileys_est1983 @uniquegymwalden @purerhythm @angelareedfoodhall @stagecoach_saffron_walden @westendexperiencesw @tcfixings @activebodytherapyclinic @pcelectricalcontractors

We’re in! Huge thanks to the small but mighty team that moved us into #saffronwaldentownhall this evening. Now the fun begins! The Addams Family 6-9th November Saffron Walden Town Hall #communitytheatre #theatre #musicaltheatre #localtheatre #theatrelife #livetheatre #acting #actor #drama #community #performingarts #supportthearts #stage #musical #supportlocal #theatrearts #theatrekid #play #performance #show #art #arts #NODA #Belnspired #amateurtheatre #foreverystage #saffronwalden

It’s almost time to announce the 2025 Youth Group show! Swipe => for a clue!

More spooooky rehearsal shots to whet your appetite! 🪦 THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL 🪦 6-9th November 🪦 Saffron Walden Town Hall Tickets from @swtic and www.thelittleboxoffice.com/swmtc/ #communitytheatre #theatre #musicaltheatre #localtheatre #theatrelife #livetheatre #acting #actor #drama #community #performingarts #supportthearts #stage #musical #supportlocal #theatrearts #theatrekid #play #performance #show #art #arts #NODA #Belnspired #amateurtheatre #foreverystage #saffronwalden #theaddamsfamilymusical

Join this amazing cast at #saffronwalden Town Hall for #theaddamsfamilymusical 6-9th November. Tickets from @swtic and www.thelittleboxoffice.com/swmtc/ #communitytheatre #theatre #musicaltheatre #localtheatre #theatrelife #livetheatre #acting #actor #drama #community #performingarts #supportthearts #stage #musical #supportlocal #theatrearts #theatrekid #play #performance #show #art #arts #NODA #Belnspired #amateurtheatre #foreverystage #saffronwalden

We open three weeks today! We’re so excited to bring this fabulous musical to #saffronwalden. These young people are so talented; you’re in for a spooky treat!! Best availability on Wednesday and Thursday but don’t leave it too long! THE ADDAMS FAMILY Saffron Walden Town Hall 6-9th November Link to tickets in our bio or go see the lovely people at @swtic #communitytheatre #theatre #musicaltheatre #localtheatre #theatrelife #livetheatre #acting #actor #drama #community #performingarts #supportthearts #stage #musical #supportlocal #theatrearts #theatrekid #play #performance #show #art #arts #NODA #Belnspired #amateurtheatre #foreverystage #saffronwaldentownhall

Jo and Will Taylor-Watson are beloved members of our SWMTC family. In the summer of 2023, Jo was diagnosed with incurable stage 4 bowel cancer. After receiving various medical and surgical interventions for a year, Jo and Will have been told that no further treatment is possible and Jo has moved to palliative care. Will says, ‘Jo has been amazingly resilient and positive throughout this incredibly difficult period, even managing to raise a huge £6000 for Cancer Research UK. She is an absolute inspiration to me. I adore her.’ Jo is now living at home under the superb care of Isabel Hospice who help people like Jo live well for as long as possible. Will has decided to take up the fundraising baton and help support this brilliant organisation. He has promised to run 1 km for every £10 raised! So if you have a few spare £, please consider donating them to Will by clicking this link https://www.justgiving.com/page/willtaylor-watsonruns?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fwilltaylor-watsonruns&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share You can follow Will’s progress on instagram @w_taylor_watson

Hot off the press! Huge thanks to the #waldenlocal for featuring our #addamsfamilymusical cast in this week’s edition. Tickets on sale but with limited availability on Friday and Saturday. Tickets available in person from the lovely people @swtic (fees apply) or online at www.thelittleboxoffice.com/swmtc/ 🕸️THE ADDAMS FAMILY 🕸️6-9 November 🕸️Saffron Walden Town Hall #saffronwalden @saffronwaldentownhall @saffronwaldentc

Reg, our Marketing Dog (MD), has been out and about in #saffronwalden today popping up #addamsfamilymusical posters. Now stopping for a biscuit @thegoatandgrass whilst his assistant has a coffee.

“Remember, Mal? When we were crazy and the future didn’t exist? What happened Mal?” 🕸️THE ADDAMS FAMILY🕸️ 🕸️SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN HALL🕸️ 🕸️6-9th NOVEMBER Tickets in person from @swtic and online (link in bio) #communitytheatre #theatre #musicaltheatre #localtheatre #theatrelife #livetheatre #acting #actor #drama #community #performingarts #supportthearts #stage #musical #supportlocal #theatrearts #theatrekid #play #performance #show #art #arts #NODA #Belnspired #amateurtheatre #foreverystage #saffronwalden #theaddamsfamilymusical

This is happiness! Our wonderful Youth Group rehearsing “Full Disclosure “ from The Addams Family. Get tickets while you can! Link in bio. #communitytheatre #theatre #musicaltheatre #localtheatre #theatrelife #livetheatre #acting #actor #drama #community #performingarts #supportthearts #stage #musical #supportlocal #theatrearts #theatrekid #play #performance #show #art #arts #NODA #Belnspired #amateurtheatre #foreverystage #saffronwalden #theaddamsfamilymusical

🌞🌞We are thrilled to announce the fabulous cast for our March 2025 production of EVITA 🌞🌞 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷 Tickets on sale in January! #evita #evaperon #communitytheatre #theatre #musicaltheatre #localtheatre #theatrelife #livetheatre #acting #actor #drama #community #performingarts #supportthearts #stage #musical #supportlocal #theatrearts #theatrekid #play #performance #show #art #arts #NODA #Belnspired #amateurtheatre #foreverystage #saffronwalden

FULL DISCLOSURE (see what I did there?) Gomez and Morticia would like you to know, there’s only two seats left for Saturday night. Best availability now Wednesday and Thursday night. Tickets from www.thelittleboxoffice.com/swmtc/ or in person from @swtic #communitytheatre #theatre #musicaltheatre #localtheatre #theatrelife #livetheatre #acting #actor #drama #community #performingarts #supportthearts #stage #musical #supportlocal #theatrearts #theatrekid #play #performance #show #art #arts #NODA #Belnspired #amateurtheatre #saffronwalden #theaddamsfamilymusical #foreverystage