Hilltop Theatre Company Pentyrch

An amateur theatre group that aims to put on a wide variety of performances, that include plays, pantomimes and musicals. We currently put on 3 productions a year, in March, June & November.

We are always on the look out for new actors, directors or anyone who wants to get involved. If you do not fancy being on stage, you can always get involved with back stage, make-up or set design, or perhaps sound & lighting.

So if you are interested, all you have to do is turn up and introduce yourself. Hilltop meet every Thursday & Sunday at Pentyrch Village Hall from 7.30pm to 10pm. For further information, or to join our e-mailing list, please contact us at info@hilltoptheatre.co.uk

Saturday 11^th February 2012, 7.30pm – Sing-A-Long "A Sound of Musical"

Summer Fundraiser

Conceived & Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak

Music & New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Originally Produced on the New York Stage by; Edgar Lansbury/Stuart Duncan/Joseph Beruh

Wednesday 21^st March to Saturday 24^th March 2012, 7.30pm – We present the pop-rock-gospel musical 'Godspell', a rock opera that is a jubilant celebration of the life of Jesus, based on the gospel according to St. Matthew. It is heart warming and contemporary approach to the bible combining ballad, pop and rock songs with contemporary dance and entertainment.

The Corn is Green

Thursday 21^st June to Saturday 23^rd June 2012 - 'The Corn is Green', Emlyn Williams' classic semi autobiographical story about the difficulties faced by an English teacher's attempts to bring education to a small, poverty stricken Welsh mining village in late 19^th century, in particular the attempt to guide a gifted pupil to achieve success and make his way in the world, despite his lowly background. An inspiring and dramatic story combining a good deal of humour along the way.

Murder most foul. The harrowing tale of Sweeney Todd, the Demon barber of Fleet Street, graphically told in a chilling play by C. G. Bond.

Martyn Lewis gave a fine performance as Sweeney Todd, with many nuances of darkness, despair & revenge-seeking anguish. Fleur Greening, as Mrs Lovett, purveyor of the worst pies in London, played with an edgy, nervous intensity in her collaboration with Sweeney, and culinary disposal of his victims.

Becky Church was sweetly innocent as Sweeney's long lost daughter Johanna, with Phil Davies , disturbingly repulsive as her gaurdian, the lascivious & corrupt Judge Turpin, abetted by Dai Williams, as the unpleasant & menacing Beadle.

A sound performance by Tim Driscoll, as Anthony the romantic sailor in love with Johanna. Helen Page, as the sad, demented Beggar Woman, a confidence performance by Meredith Edwards, as the young & trusting lad Tobias, with supporting roles by Mark Pinches (Alfredo). John Sadler & Rhys Stapleton, completed an able & worthy cast.

Direction by Helen Page, had good atmosphere & sense of period with chilling scenes of darkness & gore with the tension relieved, at times, with moments of blach humour.

Set design by Rhys Stapleton, accommodated the many scenes & maximised the limited playing area conveying the stark squalor of the time. A good evening of shock horror.

Reviewed by Frank Wooles (NODA)