Wincanton will soon be hosting the premiere of Rehearsal, an original play performed by the Wink Wink Theatre Company.

The comedic and supernatural plot centres around a troupe of back-biting and largely washed-up actors who gather to rehearse a play in a soon-to-be demolished theatre. The rehearsals, however, are almost immediately beset by problems – the play is only half written, the theatre is crumbling, and the cast are soon being terrorised by the ghosts of former actors.

Steve McAuliffe, the writer and founder of Wink Wink Theatre Company, believes passionately in the power of local theatre. He said: “Wherever possible we want to use local talent in the production of new plays, and Rehearsal I believe will establish us as an exciting presence in and for the community. The play is funny, the actors are superb and Kate’s Kirkpatrick’s direction is everything a writer could dream of.”
Kate Kirkpatrick added: “We want the audience to be thoroughly entertained, we also want them to be surprised, maybe even a little spooked – but in a good way, obviously.”
Rehearsal is at King Arthur’s (School Hall), Wincanton, on Thursday 22 September and Saturday 24 September at 7.30pm. Tickets priced £8 are available on the door or in advance from Vintage, 43 High Street, Wincanton. Phone Steve on 07562 366610 or
email feedthemoon66@gmail.com.