Out Of Focus
by Peter Gordon, directed by Martin Gore
12th – 16th May 2026
Walkington Village Hall
Cleverly crafted and stunningly funny, Out of Focus is set in the annexe of a church hall, where a series of over-bookings has occurred. A wonderful mix of characters from the local community descends on the hall for a Brownie troupe meeting, a badminton game, table tennis, auditions for the vicar’s wife’s pantomime and an illustrated talk on steam locomotives, each claiming their rightful place. Confusion reigns until everyone finally unites for a common cause, the production of the pantomime.
Over the following weeks of rehearsals, alliances form and shift as the cast battle against the odds and the opening night nears. Events finally culminate backstage after the final performance at the cast party, when everyone receives their just deserts.
Packed with razor-sharp wit and plenty of heart, this is a laugh-out-loud romp about what happens when community spirit goes wildly off-script.
And who is in that photograph?


| Character | Played by |
|---|---|
| Helen Beever | Deborah Chivers |
| Sue Dixon | Emma Hoban |
| Evonne Duckworth | Kathie Wilkinson |
| Kath Enfield | Jane Sharp |
| Bob Enfield | Ben Gardiner |
| Leonard Trotter | Brian Shaw |
| Wayne Bryant | David Smith |
| David Wright | Richard Oldroyd |
| Linda Hammond | Helen Bestley |
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International on behalf of Josef Weinberger Ltd.
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