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We are a fun, friendly and creative theatre group based in Taunton. Every year we stage two major theatre productions, participate in drama festivals and spend two weeks on the road with a touring production in July.
Welcome to Taunton Thespians
Our March 2026 Production will be
Guards! Guards!
by Sir Terry Pratchett
adapted by Stephen Briggs
Director: Nicola Dawson assisted by Rob Smith
Producer: Bridget Flett
Tacchi Morris Arts Centre
8th – 14th March 2026
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Step into the chaotic magic of Ankh-Morpork with Terry Pratchett’s “Guards! Guards!”: riotous stage adventure where dragons, misfit heroes, and razor-sharp satire collide.
Adapted by Stephen Briggs, this theatrical gem brings Pratchett’s beloved Discworld to life with dazzling wit and irresistible charm. Follow the bumbling yet brave City Watch, led by the grizzled Captain Vimes and idealistic newcomer Carrot, as they battle a secret society threatening to upend the city with the aid of a certain fire-breathing creature. With clever dialogue, eccentric characters, and a plot that skewers fantasy tropes while celebrating them, “Guards! Guards!” is a hilarious and heartfelt spectacle for fans and newcomers alike. Whether you're a Discworld devotee or simply craving a night of laughter and imagination, this play promises a crackling good time.
Wednesday 19th November 2025 - Launch Event
All welcome - come and hear about the show and how you could get involved
7.30pm at The Place, Wilfred Road, Taunton TA1 1TB
Open Auditions at The Place, Wilfred Road Taunton
Sunday 30th November at 2.30pm
Monday 1st December at 7.30pm
Monday 8th December at 7.30pm
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Click below for the Audition Pack. Script extracts will be available shortly.
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County Drama Festival
Ilminster Warehouse Theatre
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March 2026
Director: Alastair MacLeod
We will be entering "The Bear" by Anton Chekhov
Auditions will take place on
Thursday 11th & Friday 12th December at 7.30pm
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"The Bear" is a classic one act comedy by one of the world's great playwrights.
The setting is the Russian country home of Madame Popova in 1888.
Madame Popova is determined to mourn for her dead husband forever. She flatly rejects pleas from her servant,
Luka, to go out and start meeting people again. However, Popova has recently discovered that her husband was unfaithful and she is in fact angry, confused and conflicted. A gruff landowner, Smirnov, arrives and tells Popova that her husband owed him money. He demands immediate repayment. Rapid fire dialogue leads to tempers flaring. In the end the argument reaches such a pitch that the couple decide that the only way to settle things is to fight a duel with pistols!
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Rehearsals will start in the New Year on Wednesdays
All sessions will be at The Place, Wilfred Road Taunton TA1 1TB
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