Middle Ground Theatre Company

15/06/2024

Isabella Inchbald is Sam Middleton in our forthcoming World Stage Farcical Comedy Drama Premiere"Dial M For Mayhem."

11/06/2024

Luke Rhodri is Sean Farrell in our forthcoming World Stage Farcical Comedy Drama Premiere"Dial M For Mayhem."

06/06/2024

Introducing Eliza Langland as Ellen Harrison in our forthcoming World Premiere comedy drama "Dial M For Mayhem"

31/05/2024

Introducing Alasdair Baker as Rupert Valentine Tinglewell in our forthcoming new comedy drama " Dial M For Mayhem."

27/05/2024

Introducing Joey Lockhart as George The AA man in our forthcoming new comedy drama “Dial M For Mayhem”

25/05/2024

Introducing Theo Woolford as Andy Jenkins in our new forthcoming comedy drama "Dial M For Mayhem."

22/05/2024

Introducing Joey Lockhart as Julian Brooke in our new comedy drama " Dial M For Mayhem."

19/05/2024

Introducing Eliza Langland as Jean Murray in "Dial M For Mayhem!"

15/05/2024

Introducing Alasdair Baker as Alasdair McGilivray in "Dial M For Mayhem!

14/05/2024

Introducing Luke Rhodri as Sean Farrell and Isabella Inchbald as Sam Middleton in "Dial M For Mayhem!"

01/05/2024

The dates of the first tour are official! And excited to announce the tour dates below. Do you check out the website as well.

11/04/2024

A brand new farcical comedy drama, Dial M for Mayhem from Middle Ground Theatre Company is headed to this autumn.

A squabbling troupe of actors look to bring the 1950’s thriller Dial M For Murder to remote communities. What could possibly go wrong?

Book Now: https://www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/dial-for-mayhem

11/04/2024

🐑 ☎️ Middle Ground Theatre Company is delighted to present the world stage premiere of Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming farcical comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon, The Verdict.

A squabbling troupe of actors look to bring the 1950’s thriller Dial M For Murder to remote communities. What could possibly go wrong?

📆 Wed 18 to Sat 21 Sep
🎟️ https://bit.ly/3Iaqzhw
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Group Booking Rate Available

09/02/2024

A lovely reunion with some of The Verdict Cast last night to go and see Jason Merrells in the production of “Twelve Angry Men” at Richmond Theatre. Such an excellent production and extraordinarily talented cast.

08/02/2024

Day one of auditions for Dial M for Mayhem. …..

07/02/2024

A busy day of Auditions at The Dance Attic. Two more days. It’s all happening a the moment. “Dial M for Mayhem” opens in August at Malvern Theatres

21/01/2024

And so it begins…..

06/11/2023

We are very sorry to learn of the passing of Hildegarde Neil, who worked with Middle Ground on our 2014 production of The Holly & the Ivy by Wynyard Browne.

A lovely actor and indeed person, who deployed a truthful sensitive authority to the role of Aunt Lydia. Our thoughts are with her husband, daughter and loved ones at this difficult time. RIP x

21/09/2023

Saying Goodbye…

If people would like to pay their respects, Christine Henry’s funeral is on Wed 27th September at 2.00pm at Woodland Valley Natural Burial Ground, Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6DX.

Andy Martin's funeral will be on Wednesday 4th October at 12.30 pm at Robin Hood Crematorium, Streetsbrook Road, Shirley, Solihull, Birmingham, B90 3NL.

All Best

Michael x

20/09/2023

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our dear friend and colleague Andy Martin aged 70. For well into the last three decades Andy was our Master Scenic Carpenter here at MGTC, building (nearly all single-handedly) Middle Ground Theatre Company productions. His masterpieces ranged from an old draughty Vicarage to a Victorian Signal Box on a railway siding, from a Scottish castle’s barracks complete with ramparts to a plush Maida Vale apartment, from an 11th century Monastic Abbey to numerous steam railway stations and from a Maine Lakeside Holiday Home to the wood panelled American Courtroom in “The Verdict” in what is now to be his swansong. Andy also designed MGTC’s 2010 production of “Columbo: Prescription Murder.”

Andy was an integral part of Middle Ground’s successful artistic journey. He always went well beyond the pale, working tirelessly to create beautiful touring scenery that has become part of MGTC’s story telling trademark. I remember many a head scratching, long production meeting, complete with mugs of strong tea/coffee and the obligatory packet of chocolate HobNobs, which saw him remove his knife sharpened pencil from behind his ear, extend his measuring tape before scribbling on the back of an A1 drawing print his much sought after structural solutions to numerous design problems. He would often make crucial workshop decisions concerning Designers’ wishful thinking plans and models, subsequently enabling scenery to be safe, workable and practical. I always enjoyed a breaking a lance with him. In MGTC’s 35 year history he built over 28 productions… quite simply an astounding breathtaking achievement! We are forever in his debt. His gravelly Brummie stressed and unstressed tones will be greatly missed and I for one will treasure his legacy. This is truly the end of an era.

Sometimes those you never see are the hardest workers, and having trawled through thousands of production shots we've realised we have very few of Andy. So here's to those people working relentlessly behind the scenes to make life happen - Andy was one of the best.

So with his drills and saws finally falling silent and all his tools neatly packed away, the floor of his workshop forever swept clean, with no more off-cuts and sawdust to bag up. The hanging pendants are turned out and the roller shutter door noisily descends for the last time on a master craftsman. We will raise our pints of ale to him and salute a great talent and say thank you for everything. RIP Andy.

Michael.

12/09/2023

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce, on what would have been her 86th Birthday, the passing of our dear friend and colleague Christine Drummond, who has died over the weekend.

Chris was a very talented, thoughtful and intelligent actor and these qualities punctuated her many roles during her Middle Ground career (Ten UK Tours from 1995 - 2008) including Mrs Birling in "An Inspector Calls", Aunt Lydia in "The Holly And The Ivy", Lady Bracknell in "The Importance Of Being Earnest", Betsy Jane in "Spring And Port Wine" and Mrs Oakes in "Flare Path".

Chris was a very special positive happy human being, always thoughtful and kind. We will miss her enormously. RIP.

08/09/2023

THE VERDICT…..The future is unwritten!

26/07/2023

And that’s a wrap!

Thank you to everyone who came to see us and supported us during our UK Tour of The Verdict.

The cast and crew have been fantastic, what a pleasure to work together these past six months. We’ve all had an amazing time and enjoyed performing to so many audiences across the country.

All good things come to an end, the set and equipment has been unloaded and put into storage, and we are now off for a rest before our next project begins.

Keep an eye on our website http://www.middlegroundtheatre.co.uk/Wordpress/ and here for future productions.

19/07/2023

Many thanks to the Daily Echo for a wonderful review of The Verdict, currently playing at Mayflower Theatre in Southampton.

Please read the full review here >> https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23665288.amp/

This is our final week of a fantastic UK tour and tickets are still available up to Saturday 22nd July for The Mayflower.

18/07/2023

The Verdict – a guilty pleasure at the Alhambra, Bradford.

Read the full review from Yorkshire Bylines here >>

The Verdict is adapted for the stage from the Oscar winning 1982 film

18/07/2023

~ OPENING NIGHT ~

Tonight we begin our last week of The Verdict.

Come and watch this gripping courtroom drama that is not to be missed.

Book tickets here https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/verdict-2023/

18/07/2023

Do you like a play where you get so engrossed you audibly gasp?

The Verdict is one that you don't want to miss! Playing in its finale week Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, the cast starring Jason Merrells will have you on the edge of your seat with this gripping courtroom drama.

Book today to avoid missing out on this fantastic production https://ow.ly/ofxY50PeLIn

17/07/2023

We are on our way to Mayflower Theatre for our finale week of The Verdict.

“The audience was clearly gripped from beginning to end and gasped audibly at the show’s twists….if you enjoy a classic heroic tale or an impassioned courtroom drama, I’d say you’re in for a treat.” dailyinfo

Don’t want to miss out? Book your tickets here https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/verdict-2023/

16/07/2023

The Verdict is coming to Southampton!

We are playing at the wonderful Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd.

Don’t miss your chance to see this gripping courtroom drama starring Jason Merrells.

Book your tickets today https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/verdict-2023/

16/07/2023

The Verdict crew and cast move on Mayflower Theatre in Southampton next week.

We have had such an amazing tour and are incredibly grateful for the kind words from so many people. A huge thank you to Henley Standard for their comment:

“This absorbing and suspenseful play…..under the direction of Michael Lunney, The Verdict kept the Oxford Playhouse audience gripped and entertained. This jury returned a very favourable verdict.” Henley Standard

Book your tickets for The Mayflower Theatre today https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/verdict-2023/