About Us

A Class Act Performing Arts Theatre Company was founded in late 2002 following the cancellation of a production that was due to take place in the November of that year.

Our aim now is to give all ages the chance to perform together and create theatre of a high calibre. There are not many companies in this area that regularly carry out this idea. Indeed many operate this only on a one off basis or only bi-annually, however A Class Act Performing Arts Theatre Company will always endeavour to have our adults and children working on projects in theatre together or on their own.

Many of our current membership have worked in local theatre for many years and are still members of some of the larger groups in the area. Many have appeared in professional theatre, radio, television and film and can offer lots of advice and encouragement for the new starter or seasoned entertainer/actor.

We will also aim to offer links and encouragement to people who want to try their hand in the professional arena, through professional trainers and workshop courses.

Juniors from age 8 years are welcome and we have police checked chaperones available during rehearsal and production times.

Some of our members, both past and present

and some of their credentials

Mark Read - Former Breakfast show host at Kickfm

David Slade - Channel 4 & BBC idents, Thames Valley TV

Melanie Stevens - BBC soap

Carolann Farrell - Professional theatre plays

Wendy Orpwood - Professional soul singer

Reviews from the Newbury Weekly News

to date, include snippets like:

"The adults perfomed some brilliant 70's numbers"

"Real life who-dunnit"

"A theatre group of young & old who work together so well"

"Such is the skill of David Slade"

"David Slade's script shone with wry humour & affection"

"What came across strongly was the enthusiasm and discipline of the cast"

A Class Act Performing Arts Theatre Company

Affiliated to NODA