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Frinton Summer Theatre is delighted to announce that acclaimed stage and screen actor Adjoa Andoh has become Patron of the theatre, marking an exciting new chapter for the much-loved producing theatre as it approaches its 92nd year. Best known for her work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre, alongside standout roles in Bridgerton and Doctor Who, Adjoa brings a wealth of experience, insight and passion for the arts. Her appointment comes at a time of growt

Director's Insight: Bryan Hodgson on Educating Rita In this exclusive behind-the-scenes video, director Bryan Hodgson shares his take on...

Don't miss out on an unforgettable evening with the brilliant Tamsin Greig - star of Green Wing, Friday Night Dinner, Black Books, and...

We’re thrilled to announce the powerhouse trio bringing Educating Rita to life this summer! ✨ Hannah Traylen stars as the bold and brilliant Rita 🎓 Jonathan Clarkson takes on the role of world-weary tutor Frank 🎬 Directed by the unstoppable Bryan Hodgson You'll remember Hannah's fantastic performances in Constellations in 2024 and Folk in 2023. Jonathan was brilliant in the wonderful Winslow Boy last year. Bryan is back in Frinton again after his genius direction of The Soc

Frinton's Greensward will welcome a fabulous production of My Fair Lady

Get ready to laugh yourself silly at Frinton Summer Theatre’s production of Don’t Dress for Dinner at McGrigor Hall for the 2023 season.

Let the feuding begin! Two rival Hollywood Grand Dames, Bette & Joan, offer a deliciously spiteful recipe of rivalry, ribaldry & revenge.

One sweet old lady, one motley bunch of criminals posing as musicians, one ingenious heist. Result: marvellous mayhem.

Folk - A controversial play of beautiful music continues at the 2023 McGrigor Hall season at this year's Frinton Summer Theatre.

Lose yourself in the whirlwind romance of Barefoot in the Park and learn more about the comedy. Post written by Lisa Wakely.

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As patron of the Frinton Summer Theatre, Jane Asher continues a long tradition of iconic names in British theatre supporting this jewel...

FOLLOWING a year of right royal celebrations, Frinton Summer Theatre’s 2023 season is set to open with a unique production of The King’s...

By Lisa Wakely "It's fairly well-known that I had wanted to write something about King George VI ever since "Bertie" became my boyhood...

FRINTON Summer Theatre will once again bring a touch of West End glitz to the east coast when this year’s production of My Fair Lady...

Frinton Alumni Rebecca Birch takes on Mike Leighs' classic Abigail's Party. More > Sussax World (5th June 2023)

Edward Max, who ran the popular theatre from 2004 to 2012, died on January 3 following complications related to a long-running illness......

FROM the complex duties of royalty and the heartbreaking turmoil of romance to bitter thespian rivalry and riotous, laugh-out-loud...

By Elliot James In 1849, at the age of 37, Charles Dickens was ready to dig into the parts of his past that he had repressed; that he had...

By Elliot James The rock-opera was not as controversial as it might have been, however the show has been condemned through the years by a...