Welcome to Arcade Players – Your Local Theatre Community in Long Eaton!
We are a local amateur dramatic group based in Long Eaton, committed to producing and performing a range of theatrical productions for our community. Our group has a long-standing presence in the area, and we have developed a wealth of experience and resources related to theatre production.
Twelfth Night – Book Now
Our upcoming production is the Shakespeare Classic, Twelfth Night. This tale of mistaken identity, love, and laughter, Twelfth Night, is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. After a shipwreck separates twins Viola and Sebastian, Viola disguises herself as a young man and enters the service of Duke Orsino. The Duke is in love with the Countess Olivia, but when he sends Viola (in disguise) to woo Olivia on his behalf, things take an unexpected turn—Olivia falls for Viola instead.
As confusion builds and identities blur, a colourful cast of characters adds to the chaos: the pompous steward Malvolio becomes the target of a hilarious prank, and the mischievous Sir Toby Belch leads the charge in turning the household upside down.
With its themes of love, disguise, and revelry, Twelfth Night offers a joyful evening of classic theatre, rich in wit, heart, and timeless humour.
Arcade Players welcomes new members to our amateur dramatics society. We are a supportive and friendly group who are always on the lookout for those who enjoy being either onstage or backstage.
I joined Arcade in May 2019 to fill the ensemble cast for Cheshire Cats and was welcomed with open arms as the youngest member in years. Over the past six years I’ve been in seven shows (going on eight) and learned so much about comedy roles, straight roles, Shakespeare and become a master of quick changes showing off my singing skills along the way too! I love the Arcade family dearly and wouldn’t trade those years for anything.
Grace Deakin
Upcoming Productions at the Arcade Players
We’re delighted to share a preview of our forthcoming season—four exciting plays that reflect our passion for performance, storytelling, and bringing a wide range of genres to the Long Eaton stage.
Autumn 2025
Twelfth Night
📅 2nd – 8th November 2025
🎭 Produced by Elaina Evans
Shakespeare’s timeless comedy of love, mischief, and mistaken identity, brought to life with all the charm and wit you’d expect.
Spring 2026
Ladies Down Under
📅 8th – 15th February 2026
🎭 Produced by Rob Byatt
A heartwarming, hilarious journey as four Yorkshire women take on Australia in this much-loved sequel to Ladies’ Day.
Spring 2026
And Then There Were None
📅 26th April – 3rd May 2026
🎭 Produced by Clare Toska
Agatha Christie’s gripping thriller that keeps audiences guessing until the very end.
Autumn 2026
To Be Announced
📅 2nd – 8th November 2026
🎭 Produced by Richard Dawson
Details are coming soon, and it’s another exciting title to round off the season