Our popular play reading evenings are a fun and enjoyable night out. 

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You are encouraged to participate and read parts but equally if you just want to come along and listen, you are more than welcome.

 

The dates do vary but we typically hold them each month. The dates and details of choices for  upcoming evenings will be posted below. 

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Held at the Warehouse Theatre in Iliminster at 7:30pm. Free event and open to anyone over 16.

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There’s usually something for everyone. Come along, share your thoughts, and enjoy a lovely evening of reading, chatting, and connecting.

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List of dates for 2026

26th February

26th March

TBC April

28th May

further dates to be added nearer the time

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26th February 7:30pm at the Warehouse Theatre: Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie

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Dear All,

Well, we all like a little bit of Agatha Christie, don’t we? And as I was deciding what play to read this month, I realised that over all the years, we haven’t read one!

So, this month we have…

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Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie! The play was adapted by Agatha Christie from her 1925 short story called “Traitor’s Hands” and was first performed on 28th October 1953 at the Winter Garden Theatre. Since then, it has been performed regularly on the stage in both amateur and professional productions, had TV interpretations and even a film adaptation. The play had a big revival nine years ago when it captured the imagination of thousands of people and it is currently playing at the London South Bank County Hall.

 

It is a compelling stage play that follows protagonist Leonard Vole, who has been accused of killing a widow to inherit her fortune. A lot is at stake as the thrilling court case unfolds with many twists and turns but only time will tell whether Leonard can convince the jury that he is an innocent man. It is set in the courtroom chamber and the prosecution and defence battle it out by bringing witnesses to take to the stand. Following one shocking witness testimony, it seems Leonard won’t be running away from the hangman’s noose quite so easily….

 

Unlike the stage productions we won’t have an actual courtroom setting but we will have the script and YOU to bring the play to life at the Warehouse Theatre.

 

So please come along and join in reading this classic play – who knows, it might inspire you to go and watch it! 

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Hope to see you there.

Irene 

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