March Newsletter

At last! A slightly warmer and brighter week! Maybe spring is on its way at last.

And with spring comes a mini renaissance theatrically too, with shows and opportunities galore across Hastings. We at HTP are also coming out of a quiet time, as Dan's been touring the country with Gareth Southgate and the England football team (portrayed by actors) as Resident Director on James Graham's Dear England, and Poppy finishes up directing The Ballad of Red and the Wilding Wolf for the Bright Foundation - we gotta make a living somehow!

Read below to find out more about what's on in Hastings this month!

Our friends at the Stables Theatre have two shows in March which have been mega-hits on the West End in recent years.

First up, from 13th to 21st March, is The Unfriend, written by ex-Doctor Who and Sherlock showrunner Steven Moffat. This suburban comedy started life at Chichester Festival Theatres in 2022 before heading to the West End a year later, and promises a great night out for everyone. You can buy tickets by clicking here.

Later in the month, from 25th to 28th March is Dan's favourite musical of the past ten years, Come From Away. It uses that tried-and-tested formula of musical theatre - a community and individuals come together in difficult circumstances - and pushes it to the max, telling the story of a small town in Newfoundland which, in the days following the 9/11 attacks, found itself host to thousands of diverted passengers from across the world. The story and characters are moving, the songs are catchy and, crucially, it's one-act straight through, so you'll be home in time for the news.

And while you're on the Stables website, take a look at A Dublin Story, coming up in April after an initial outing at our Itch That Scratch night last year!

At Stade Hall next week, Spun Glass Theatre are hosting Roly Poly, a sensory musical show for under-twos and their caregivers. It's a 40-minute show followed by relaxed time to chat and continue play.

You can buy tickets here for shows on 4th March.

We've also been told about various roles opening up at Spun Glass, so keep an eye out for those announcements in future.

We're really hoping to have news of our own projects to share with you in coming months, so make sure you keep an eye out on newsletters and socials as the days get longer in case there's something you might want to get involved in!

See you around, 

Dan & Poppy x