The Third Age Players (TAP) is a drama group of Milton Keynes U3A, which for over 25 years has produced a variety of shows. We offer you a warm welcome. Perhaps you’ve had a nagging ambition to be – just once in your life – an actor? Or maybe you like the idea of helping to design or build the scenery, or choosing the right costumes or hairstyles for the cast, or making audiences feel welcome when they arrive at the theatre?
An interesting aspect of recent productions is co-operation between TAP and another part of the MKU3A – the Advanced Photography group. Members of that group attend several rehearsals and take striking action pictures that contribute to media exposure in advance of the plays. A further unique input comes from Derek Mynard. A talented local artist, he attends some rehearsals and creates delightful cartoons which feature in the publicity and the programme.
It couldn't be a better time to come along and be part of it all as we are now rehearsing for our next production: "High Tea, Laced with Murder". This is a Murder Mystery, with the audience enjoying a four course tea in between the action, after which t hey will be invited to solve the murder. We are particularly looking anyone who would like to dip their toes into thespian life with a small, supporting part, or if not acting, to be part of the production crew.
Please contact us, every one is welcome - Greta: email: tap@mku3a.org for all information. Meetings are held every Tuesday morning - 10.00 -12.30pm at Wavendon Community Centre MK17 8LH.
Recent productions
2014 Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders by Derek Webb
2015 Agatha Crusty and the Murder Mystery Dinner by Derek Webb
2916 Old Actors Never Die – They Simply Lose the Plot by Lynn Brittney.
In the same period we were awarded Distinctions for two short plays at the 2015 and 2016 annual MK Festival of the Arts.
2017 When the Lights Go On Again By Vera Roper
2018 Ten Little Thespians By Margot Lista (writing as Tashika Cecchetti)
2019 The Raven Conspiracy By Margot Lista (writing as Tashika Cecchetti)
2021 Amuse Bouche - collection of bite-sized comic and dramatic pieces and rehearsed readings
2021 An Almost Correct Christmas Story
2022 How to Darn Socks and Save the World by Margot Lista / Rambles on Radio By Robert Scott
2022 Murder on the Stopping Train by Margot Lista / Words, Words, Words, by Pip Parry / All By Myself by Robert Scott
2023 36 Titty-Ho Lane by Margot Lista
2024 Secrets, Scandals and Gossip by Margot Lista
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