🎭 The Kitchen Sink by Tom Wells – Unplugged & Unmissable!​​​​

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We’re thrilled to announce our next production: The Kitchen Sink by Tom Wells, set to hit the Holt Village Hall stage at the end of November. But before we raise the curtain, we’re inviting you to come behind the scenes, meet the team, and perhaps even tread the boards yourself.

 

This isn’t just any play. First performed at London’s Bush Theatre in 2011, The Kitchen Sink quickly made waves for its fresh voice, heartfelt humour and beautifully observed characters. Set in a small Yorkshire town, the story follows a family doing their best to get by—holding onto hope, dreams, and each other as the kitchen quite literally falls apart around them. It’s tender, it’s eccentric, it’s laugh-out-loud funny—and it’s packed with pathos in all the right places.

 

✨ A Critically Acclaimed Gem

 

Tom Wells won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Most Promising Playwright for this breakout piece, and it’s easy to see why. His writing sparkles with authenticity and warmth. Since its debut, The Kitchen Sink has gone on to be performed in theatres across the UK and beyond, earning accolades for its brilliant blend of domestic realism and comic charm. It’s been called “brave, funny and big-hearted” (The Guardian) and “a touching portrait of change and resilience” (The Stage).

 

🎬 Meet the Director – Richard Wright

 

We’re delighted to have the highly experienced Richard Wright at the helm for this production. With a deep love for character-driven stories and a sharp eye for staging nuance, Richard is the perfect match for this play’s intimate, kitchen-table world. He’s already hatching plans and can’t wait to bring this slice-of-life gem to our local stage.

 

📅 Come Along – Be Inspired!

 

Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a backstage whizz, or just curious to see what it’s all about, we warmly invite you to our Introductory Morning:

 

🗓 Sunday 25 May

🕙 10:00am – 12:30pm

📍 Holt Village Hall

 

Richard will introduce the play, talk through his vision, and explain how you can get involved—on or off stage. No pressure, just a chance to learn more and meet fellow theatre-lovers.

 

🎭 Ready to Audition?

 

Feeling inspired? Brilliant! Our open auditions will take place the following weekend:

 

🗓 Sunday 1 June

🕙 10:00am – 2:00pm

📍 Holt Village Hall

 

Once the cast is confirmed, we’ll hold a few relaxed rehearsals in July to start ‘blocking’ the scenes, before the real fun begins in earnest from September.

 

🌟 Don’t Miss Your Cue!

 

The Kitchen Sink is a heartfelt and hilarious celebration of everyday heroism—and a fantastic opportunity to be part of something really special. Whether you’re on stage, behind the scenes, or in the front row, we’d love to have you involved.

 

Come along, bring a friend, and see what it’s all about. The kettle will be on.

 

Holt Players – Theatre that’s close to home, and close to the heart.