Hemel Hempstead Theatre Company
@hhtheatreco.bsky.social
Amateur dramatic society based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Owners of the Boxmoor Playhouse.
DUOLOGUES ON THE RADIO!
Andrew Edgar, director of one of our 8 duologues, joined Mix 92.6's Arts show earlier tonight to talk about what it's been like bringing one of our brand new short plays from page to stage - ahead of its 1st performance at The Boxmoor Playhouse.
Andrew Edgar, director of one of our 8 duologues, joined Mix 92.6's Arts show earlier tonight to talk about what it's been like bringing one of our brand new short plays from page to stage - ahead of its 1st performance at The Boxmoor Playhouse.
September 24, 2026 at 10:17 PM
DUOLOGUES ON THE RADIO!
Andrew Edgar, director of one of our 8 duologues, joined Mix 92.6's Arts show earlier tonight to talk about what it's been like bringing one of our brand new short plays from page to stage - ahead of its 1st performance at The Boxmoor Playhouse.
Andrew Edgar, director of one of our 8 duologues, joined Mix 92.6's Arts show earlier tonight to talk about what it's been like bringing one of our brand new short plays from page to stage - ahead of its 1st performance at The Boxmoor Playhouse.
What if you could say you saw it first?
On 9th & 10th October, 8 brand new plays take their first steps onto the stage at The Boxmoor Playhouse, brought to life by 16 actors and 8 directors.
Some will make you laugh. Some may move you. Some might surprise you.
On 9th & 10th October, 8 brand new plays take their first steps onto the stage at The Boxmoor Playhouse, brought to life by 16 actors and 8 directors.
Some will make you laugh. Some may move you. Some might surprise you.
September 21, 2026 at 3:44 PM
What if you could say you saw it first?
On 9th & 10th October, 8 brand new plays take their first steps onto the stage at The Boxmoor Playhouse, brought to life by 16 actors and 8 directors.
Some will make you laugh. Some may move you. Some might surprise you.
On 9th & 10th October, 8 brand new plays take their first steps onto the stage at The Boxmoor Playhouse, brought to life by 16 actors and 8 directors.
Some will make you laugh. Some may move you. Some might surprise you.
We have a Herculean task ahead, but our cast of heroes are already proving worthy of the task.
Hercules, The Panto runs from 4-13 December 2026 at The Boxmoor Playhouse in Hemel Hempstead.
Suitable for all ages and approximately two hours, including an interval.
Hercules, The Panto runs from 4-13 December 2026 at The Boxmoor Playhouse in Hemel Hempstead.
Suitable for all ages and approximately two hours, including an interval.
September 16, 2026 at 2:52 PM
We have a Herculean task ahead, but our cast of heroes are already proving worthy of the task.
Hercules, The Panto runs from 4-13 December 2026 at The Boxmoor Playhouse in Hemel Hempstead.
Suitable for all ages and approximately two hours, including an interval.
Hercules, The Panto runs from 4-13 December 2026 at The Boxmoor Playhouse in Hemel Hempstead.
Suitable for all ages and approximately two hours, including an interval.
Last week the cast of Hercules assembled for their first read-through.
It was our first opportunity to hear the story, the music and meet our characters! There was plenty of laughter, including in some unexpected places!
It was our first opportunity to hear the story, the music and meet our characters! There was plenty of laughter, including in some unexpected places!
September 16, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Last week the cast of Hercules assembled for their first read-through.
It was our first opportunity to hear the story, the music and meet our characters! There was plenty of laughter, including in some unexpected places!
It was our first opportunity to hear the story, the music and meet our characters! There was plenty of laughter, including in some unexpected places!
MEET THE DUOLOGUE #6: DOUBLE VISION
A typical couple on a typical beach holiday. She's bored, he's opinionated.
But when they witness something they can't quite explain - or perhaps can't quite face - the deckchairs come down and the questions begin...
A typical couple on a typical beach holiday. She's bored, he's opinionated.
But when they witness something they can't quite explain - or perhaps can't quite face - the deckchairs come down and the questions begin...
September 16, 2026 at 1:16 PM
MEET THE DUOLOGUE #6: DOUBLE VISION
A typical couple on a typical beach holiday. She's bored, he's opinionated.
But when they witness something they can't quite explain - or perhaps can't quite face - the deckchairs come down and the questions begin...
A typical couple on a typical beach holiday. She's bored, he's opinionated.
But when they witness something they can't quite explain - or perhaps can't quite face - the deckchairs come down and the questions begin...
MEET THE DUOLOGUE #5: FALLEN ANGEL
A woman is at emotional rock bottom when a stranger comes to her.
But who is he? Why is he there? And what happens when someone appears just when you need them most?
A woman is at emotional rock bottom when a stranger comes to her.
But who is he? Why is he there? And what happens when someone appears just when you need them most?
September 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
MEET THE DUOLOGUE #5: FALLEN ANGEL
A woman is at emotional rock bottom when a stranger comes to her.
But who is he? Why is he there? And what happens when someone appears just when you need them most?
A woman is at emotional rock bottom when a stranger comes to her.
But who is he? Why is he there? And what happens when someone appears just when you need them most?
MEET THE DUOLOGUE #4: WAY TO GO
Vivacious American Patsy meets snobby Englishman Julian at the car showroom where he works.
They head out on a test drive - but when two different worlds collide, what will they find to talk about? And, more importantly, how will the journey end?
Vivacious American Patsy meets snobby Englishman Julian at the car showroom where he works.
They head out on a test drive - but when two different worlds collide, what will they find to talk about? And, more importantly, how will the journey end?
September 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM
MEET THE DUOLOGUE #4: WAY TO GO
Vivacious American Patsy meets snobby Englishman Julian at the car showroom where he works.
They head out on a test drive - but when two different worlds collide, what will they find to talk about? And, more importantly, how will the journey end?
Vivacious American Patsy meets snobby Englishman Julian at the car showroom where he works.
They head out on a test drive - but when two different worlds collide, what will they find to talk about? And, more importantly, how will the journey end?
MEET THE DUOLOGUE #3: BAGS PACKED
A daughter is about to head off to university. Her mum wants one last fun adventure together before she goes.
There’s just one rule: no phones allowed!
How will they cope?
A daughter is about to head off to university. Her mum wants one last fun adventure together before she goes.
There’s just one rule: no phones allowed!
How will they cope?
September 9, 2026 at 10:53 AM
MEET THE DUOLOGUE #3: BAGS PACKED
A daughter is about to head off to university. Her mum wants one last fun adventure together before she goes.
There’s just one rule: no phones allowed!
How will they cope?
A daughter is about to head off to university. Her mum wants one last fun adventure together before she goes.
There’s just one rule: no phones allowed!
How will they cope?
MEET THE DUOLOGUE #2: THE EVENT
Crisps can burn?!
Two middle-aged men, one unexpected protest, and a council event rapidly falling apart.
The Event is a sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy about watching chaos unfold while focusing on all the wrong things.
Crisps can burn?!
Two middle-aged men, one unexpected protest, and a council event rapidly falling apart.
The Event is a sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy about watching chaos unfold while focusing on all the wrong things.
September 9, 2026 at 10:37 AM
MEET THE DUOLOGUE #2: THE EVENT
Crisps can burn?!
Two middle-aged men, one unexpected protest, and a council event rapidly falling apart.
The Event is a sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy about watching chaos unfold while focusing on all the wrong things.
Crisps can burn?!
Two middle-aged men, one unexpected protest, and a council event rapidly falling apart.
The Event is a sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy about watching chaos unfold while focusing on all the wrong things.
MEET THE DUOLOGUE #1: STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES
Can you meet someone, fall for them, lose them and still find a happy ending, in just 15 minutes?
Director Dan Shirley calls it "classic rom-com in miniature" - a comedy of embarrassment starring Emma Brooks and Massimo Petronio.
Can you meet someone, fall for them, lose them and still find a happy ending, in just 15 minutes?
Director Dan Shirley calls it "classic rom-com in miniature" - a comedy of embarrassment starring Emma Brooks and Massimo Petronio.
September 9, 2026 at 9:58 AM
MEET THE DUOLOGUE #1: STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES
Can you meet someone, fall for them, lose them and still find a happy ending, in just 15 minutes?
Director Dan Shirley calls it "classic rom-com in miniature" - a comedy of embarrassment starring Emma Brooks and Massimo Petronio.
Can you meet someone, fall for them, lose them and still find a happy ending, in just 15 minutes?
Director Dan Shirley calls it "classic rom-com in miniature" - a comedy of embarrassment starring Emma Brooks and Massimo Petronio.
We'll be making a brief detour via our duologue project, coming to the Playhouse stage in October, and featuring bags of local talent 📍
#HemelHempstead
#HHTC
#BoxmoorPlayhouse
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#Duologues
#HemelHempstead
#HHTC
#BoxmoorPlayhouse
#CommunityTheatre
#LocalTheatre
#Duologues
August 17, 2026 at 10:58 AM
We'll be making a brief detour via our duologue project, coming to the Playhouse stage in October, and featuring bags of local talent 📍
#HemelHempstead
#HHTC
#BoxmoorPlayhouse
#CommunityTheatre
#LocalTheatre
#Duologues
#HemelHempstead
#HHTC
#BoxmoorPlayhouse
#CommunityTheatre
#LocalTheatre
#Duologues
After our stop in Gander, we're preparing to take flight to Ancient Greece:
Inspired by Greek mythology, Hercules follows the tale of a young man who has never quite felt like he belongs...
Inspired by Greek mythology, Hercules follows the tale of a young man who has never quite felt like he belongs...
August 17, 2026 at 10:39 AM
After our stop in Gander, we're preparing to take flight to Ancient Greece:
Inspired by Greek mythology, Hercules follows the tale of a young man who has never quite felt like he belongs...
Inspired by Greek mythology, Hercules follows the tale of a young man who has never quite felt like he belongs...
Our run of the heartwarming musical Come From Away received rave reviews and standing ovations every night! 🤯
August 17, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Our run of the heartwarming musical Come From Away received rave reviews and standing ovations every night! 🤯
Don’t miss this!
Tune in just after 10am to @mix926official.bsky.social's Mix Mornings to hear our director Karina Bygate talking about our upcoming production of Come From Away - the smash hit musical with a powerful true story, unforgettable music & huge heart, coming to Hemel next month.
Tune in just after 10am to @mix926official.bsky.social's Mix Mornings to hear our director Karina Bygate talking about our upcoming production of Come From Away - the smash hit musical with a powerful true story, unforgettable music & huge heart, coming to Hemel next month.
May 27, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Don’t miss this!
Tune in just after 10am to @mix926official.bsky.social's Mix Mornings to hear our director Karina Bygate talking about our upcoming production of Come From Away - the smash hit musical with a powerful true story, unforgettable music & huge heart, coming to Hemel next month.
Tune in just after 10am to @mix926official.bsky.social's Mix Mornings to hear our director Karina Bygate talking about our upcoming production of Come From Away - the smash hit musical with a powerful true story, unforgettable music & huge heart, coming to Hemel next month.
“Can you just hold this for a second…”
Rehearsals for Come From Away are full of moments like this - actors swapping characters mid-scene, and somebody inevitably turning an ordinary object into an essential prop.
Rehearsals for Come From Away are full of moments like this - actors swapping characters mid-scene, and somebody inevitably turning an ordinary object into an essential prop.
May 26, 2026 at 4:11 PM
“Can you just hold this for a second…”
Rehearsals for Come From Away are full of moments like this - actors swapping characters mid-scene, and somebody inevitably turning an ordinary object into an essential prop.
Rehearsals for Come From Away are full of moments like this - actors swapping characters mid-scene, and somebody inevitably turning an ordinary object into an essential prop.
🥳🥳 Exciting News 🥳🥳 Our recent musical production, Sister Act, won an award 😁 Well done to all involved!! We also had 2 members nominated: Brian Doran for the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Elena Gow for the Unsung Hero Award 🤞
May 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
🥳🥳 Exciting News 🥳🥳 Our recent musical production, Sister Act, won an award 😁 Well done to all involved!! We also had 2 members nominated: Brian Doran for the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Elena Gow for the Unsung Hero Award 🤞
From chairs… to a Boeing 737
Our upcoming production of Come From Away is featured on Hemel Today - and it's a great insight into how this remarkable story is brought to life on stage.
Read more here 👇
www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/f...
Our upcoming production of Come From Away is featured on Hemel Today - and it's a great insight into how this remarkable story is brought to life on stage.
Read more here 👇
www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/f...
May 6, 2026 at 10:40 AM
From chairs… to a Boeing 737
Our upcoming production of Come From Away is featured on Hemel Today - and it's a great insight into how this remarkable story is brought to life on stage.
Read more here 👇
www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/f...
Our upcoming production of Come From Away is featured on Hemel Today - and it's a great insight into how this remarkable story is brought to life on stage.
Read more here 👇
www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/f...
Flight plan filed ✈️ Countdown is on 📆
In just over 2 months, Come From Away will be cleared for departure at The Boxmoor Playhouse!
Rehearsals are in full swing, and every day we fall more in love with this powerful, uplifting story of kindness, community, and connection.
In just over 2 months, Come From Away will be cleared for departure at The Boxmoor Playhouse!
Rehearsals are in full swing, and every day we fall more in love with this powerful, uplifting story of kindness, community, and connection.
April 20, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Flight plan filed ✈️ Countdown is on 📆
In just over 2 months, Come From Away will be cleared for departure at The Boxmoor Playhouse!
Rehearsals are in full swing, and every day we fall more in love with this powerful, uplifting story of kindness, community, and connection.
In just over 2 months, Come From Away will be cleared for departure at The Boxmoor Playhouse!
Rehearsals are in full swing, and every day we fall more in love with this powerful, uplifting story of kindness, community, and connection.
To our audiences: thank you for laughing, cheering, and supporting us every step of the way.
And now the focus shifts towards the next show, stepping into the spotlight in June/July - COME FROM AWAY 🌎
#HemelHempsteadTheatreCompany
#BoxmoorPlayhouse
#CalendarGirls
#ComeFromAway
And now the focus shifts towards the next show, stepping into the spotlight in June/July - COME FROM AWAY 🌎
#HemelHempsteadTheatreCompany
#BoxmoorPlayhouse
#CalendarGirls
#ComeFromAway
April 1, 2026 at 9:48 AM
To our audiences: thank you for laughing, cheering, and supporting us every step of the way.
And now the focus shifts towards the next show, stepping into the spotlight in June/July - COME FROM AWAY 🌎
#HemelHempsteadTheatreCompany
#BoxmoorPlayhouse
#CalendarGirls
#ComeFromAway
And now the focus shifts towards the next show, stepping into the spotlight in June/July - COME FROM AWAY 🌎
#HemelHempsteadTheatreCompany
#BoxmoorPlayhouse
#CalendarGirls
#ComeFromAway
Last Saturday marked the girls' final bow - and what an incredible journey it was...
Every moment on stage has been a testament to the talent and spirit of our amazing cast and crew: who have brought this story to life with warmth, humour, and honesty.
Every moment on stage has been a testament to the talent and spirit of our amazing cast and crew: who have brought this story to life with warmth, humour, and honesty.
April 1, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Last Saturday marked the girls' final bow - and what an incredible journey it was...
Every moment on stage has been a testament to the talent and spirit of our amazing cast and crew: who have brought this story to life with warmth, humour, and honesty.
Every moment on stage has been a testament to the talent and spirit of our amazing cast and crew: who have brought this story to life with warmth, humour, and honesty.
What on earth is going on here...?
A projector, a group of very surprised women, and a moment that clearly wasn't meant to go quite like this...
A projector, a group of very surprised women, and a moment that clearly wasn't meant to go quite like this...
March 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
What on earth is going on here...?
A projector, a group of very surprised women, and a moment that clearly wasn't meant to go quite like this...
A projector, a group of very surprised women, and a moment that clearly wasn't meant to go quite like this...
Here’s a little glimpse from rehearsals for Hemel Hempstead Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Calendar Girls. This lovely snapshot perfectly captures the laughter, warmth, and wonderful chemistry of our cast as they bring this much-loved story to life.
March 16, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Here’s a little glimpse from rehearsals for Hemel Hempstead Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Calendar Girls. This lovely snapshot perfectly captures the laughter, warmth, and wonderful chemistry of our cast as they bring this much-loved story to life.
Welcome to Calendar Girls! The countdown to curtain up is on!
Between now and opening night, we’ll be sharing rehearsal snaps, introducing our brilliant characters, and giving you behind-the-scenes glimpses of the journey to the stage.
Between now and opening night, we’ll be sharing rehearsal snaps, introducing our brilliant characters, and giving you behind-the-scenes glimpses of the journey to the stage.
February 18, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Welcome to Calendar Girls! The countdown to curtain up is on!
Between now and opening night, we’ll be sharing rehearsal snaps, introducing our brilliant characters, and giving you behind-the-scenes glimpses of the journey to the stage.
Between now and opening night, we’ll be sharing rehearsal snaps, introducing our brilliant characters, and giving you behind-the-scenes glimpses of the journey to the stage.
COME FROM AWAY – CAST ANNOUNCEMENT!
What a few days it’s been! After three introductory evenings (including a dedicated music session to help everyone prepare for this incredible show), auditions for Come From Away are officially complete.
What a few days it’s been! After three introductory evenings (including a dedicated music session to help everyone prepare for this incredible show), auditions for Come From Away are officially complete.
January 26, 2026 at 9:32 AM
COME FROM AWAY – CAST ANNOUNCEMENT!
What a few days it’s been! After three introductory evenings (including a dedicated music session to help everyone prepare for this incredible show), auditions for Come From Away are officially complete.
What a few days it’s been! After three introductory evenings (including a dedicated music session to help everyone prepare for this incredible show), auditions for Come From Away are officially complete.
Community focused... this is what theatre community sounds like!
Our Come From Away introduction evenings brought people together through music, laughter and shared excitement - and this is just the beginning.
Our Come From Away introduction evenings brought people together through music, laughter and shared excitement - and this is just the beginning.
January 19, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Community focused... this is what theatre community sounds like!
Our Come From Away introduction evenings brought people together through music, laughter and shared excitement - and this is just the beginning.
Our Come From Away introduction evenings brought people together through music, laughter and shared excitement - and this is just the beginning.