‘The actors played their roles with relish and clearly enjoyed themselves and this production makes a pleasant distraction from the mayhem and angst of many other Fringe shows’.
HS Baker, North West End UK
‘This is a company who have invested in an experience which should be totally accepted and celebrated for what it is. They have taken a risk and they have made their case. In so many ways the lifeblood of the theatre depends upon amateur companies like Hart Players and they deserve their space on the stage. By the end I was almost tempted to go back to the local am dram myself’. ‘GOOD SHOW’, D Stewart, Fringe Review
‘The actors played their roles with relish and clearly enjoyed themselves and this production makes a pleasant distraction from the mayhem and angst of many other Fringe shows’.
HS Baker, North West End UK
THE RATS
"Suspenseful, gripping and tense. Edge of the seat, wondering what will happen next"
James Belcher
"You know it's good when you forget it's not real..."
" Thanks and a huge well done to all at HP for a fantastic show last night. Massive congratulations on a truly brilliant achievement. "
CHRIS HORTON
District 14 Regional Representative
South East Region, NODA
Four Weddings and an Elvis
"Absolutely hilarious. Thank you so much for an incredibly entertaining evening"
Simon Johnson
"Really loved seeing your great performance yesterday! Very funny and professional! Thanks for a great afternoon!!"
"Thank you for bringing such fun and laughter to Hartley Wintney"
Debbie Kensett
"Went last night and thought it was fantastic. Well worth going to see"
Lynne Robson
"Wonderful night you were all fabulous. Look forward to your next production"
Chris Barnes
"Great cast, great production!!"
Ian Carbutt
"Thanks for a lovely evening"
Steve Munday
The Hotel Room – presented by Hart Players – review by the playwright!
Being greeted by such lovely members of Hart Players, and the amazing box set of The Hotel Room, was just the start of what turned out to be a very enjoyable performance of my play!
All involved in putting on this production of The Hotel Room had clearly been having a wonderful time and were welcoming and brimming with enthusiasm, saying they’d sold out of tickets and found themselves having to turn people away. It was wonderful to see this level of local support and is a true testament to the passion the Hart Players invested in this performance. Talking to various members of the team, from crew to cast, it was evident that a fantastic time had been had by all!
Sitting quietly at the back of the hall, my wife and I watched my characters being brought to life, along with wonderful artistic additions, which certainly added to the humour on many an occasion. We could hear all of the lines perfectly from our position, which were delivered with energy and commitment to character. Every performance was beautifully delivered and there was clear chemistry between the pairs of characters throughout. The character development was clear to see and the efforts made by everyone involved to maintain this right to the very end of this final performance, demonstrated the energy of this incredible group of Hart Players.
Afterwards, there was a real buzz from everyone involved and many congratulations, which were wholeheartedly deserved. For my part, it was wonderful to see the pure joy and many moments of laughter you gave to your audience, as you brought my play alive so perfectly. Thank you so much for that. It was an absolute pleasure spending this evening with you and I look forward to seeing further incredible productions.
Ashley Burgoyne
Ashley Burgoyne
Playwright
The Hotel Room April 2023
"Hart Players are to be congratulated on staging a polished production"
CHRIS HORTON
District 14 Regional Representative
South East Region, NODA
The Hotel Room April 2023
"from the moment he (Calvin) pops his head above the back of the sofa, there is laughter"
CHRIS HORTON District 14 Regional Representative
South East Region, NODA
One night only Edinburgh Fringe pre-show 2022 (Babysitting Calvin)
"A real hoot"
Pam Howard
One night only Edinburgh Fringe pre-show 2022 (Babysitting Calvin)
"Very funny play- couldn’t stop laughing. Well done to everyone.."
Paola Burgess
One night only Edinburgh Fringe pre-show 2022 (Babysitting Calvin)
"I laughed so, so much! Calvin is outrageously naughty! A babysitter’s nightmare…but anything to stop Laura being snared by the lecherous Bob. Candid asides to the audience and hilarious physical theatre. Fabulously acted. A must-see."
A Clarke
One night only Edinburgh Fringe pre-show 2022 (Babysitting Calvin)
A thought-provoking window into friendship, value and the age-old question: ‘What is Art?’ Can strong opinions break this trio’s long friendship? Wonderfully acted - A skilful representation of the exasperation of not understanding another’s actions. Emotions fly high!
One night only Edinburgh Fringe pre-show 2022 (ART)
"40 minutes of laughs and fun to watch. Would recommend to all. 5 star play. If you get a chance to see this then definitely do."
Mr M French
One night only Edinburgh Fringe pre-show 2022 (Babysitting Calvin)
"Calvin must see play, laughing start to finish, great perspective of passed life and very interactive with audience. Highly recommend."
Mrs K French
One night only Edinburgh Fringe pre-show 2022 (Babysitting Calvin)
"Perfectly cast and superbly performed. A lovely cameo of life in an earlier time. The performance absolutely caught the understated nuances of Coward's excellent writing."John R Simpson - Edfringe.com
Still Life at Edinburgh Fringe 2019
The Hart Players theatre company brings Noël Coward’s Still Life to the Fringe. The company did justice to a thoroughly entertaining play. An accidental meeting leads to love between Laura Jesson, a housewife, and Alec Harvey, a doctor who Coward himself originally played. The tension between moral propriety and passionate love unfolds, until the lover’s part for the sake of practicality. Coward satirises such “decency” by initiating all characters in apparently degrading relationships, as they wilfully take “liberties”.
The company did justice to a thoroughly entertaining play.
These secret meetings take place in the presence of multiple station staff, immersed in romances of their own. “Saucy” Stanley and bad Beryl never failed to make the audience laugh, as Myrtle Bagot ordered them about and the cheeky, light-hearted Albert Godby popped in and out. The plight of the lovers was playfully subverted as Bagot flicked through Lady Chatterley’s Lover or Beryl munched away on a Mars bar, having wiped down the table with the same tissue she blew her nose on.
The pair were at times a little quiet, especially when compared to the energy and resonance of, say, Godby. Equally, Dolly (played by the same actor as Beryl) was hard to hear as she gossiped away about an adulterous disgrace. This play was an enjoyable watch, but there are better Coward plays are out there – look no further than the Old Vic’s Present Laughter. Yet of course, the two aren’t exactly on equal playing fields. Nonetheless, Still Life rarely emerges onstage, so if Hart Theatre return to the Fringe, this is a production to see.William Leckie*** - Broadwaybaby.comStill Life at Edinburgh Fringe 2019
"Thank you everyone for a really enjoyable evening. Blithe spirit is one of my favourite films , you certainly did it justice!!! Fabulous set and costumes and amazing acting from each and everyone. I too am on your mailing list and shall now be a ‘groupie’ 👏🏻😀👌"Louise Prins
Blithe Spirit June 2019
"Thank you for a most enjoyable evening...great entertainment and a very friendly atmosphere I am now on your mailing list!"Jean BellBlithe Spirit June 2019
"A fantastic night out at #fringefestival last night watching @HartPlayers performance of Alan Ayckbourn's Farcicals. A fantastic and hilarious performance. Highly recommend. A group to watch out for in the future. Congrats to them all for a sell out debut performance."Liz Gillespie - Author Farcicals at Edinburgh Fringe August 2018
"Thoroughly enjoyed Farcicals - fantastic acting, dialogue. Great fun. We were lucky to get the flyer in the street from one of the actors!"E WallisFarcicals at Edinburgh Fringe August 2018
"I loved the show! The performances are great and the use of different actors in the second piece gave "Chloe" a freshness which would have been denied by using the same actors in "Kidderminster". All eight actors are superb in their roles not only as individuals but also as an ensemble where reliance on receiving lines and cues from others is important. I have seen some good, bad and average am dram companies' output in my time, but your group is decidedly right there at the top of the am dram league. Would I go to see the show again? Yes, definitely. Would I recommend it? Yes, unreservedly. I certainly hope you come back to the Fringe next year because I'll certainly be in the audience. Thank you for the autographed t-shirt; it'a lovely souvenir of four wonderful evenings' entertainment."
Kind regards
Douglas
Farcicals at Edinburgh Fringe August 2018
