Denton Variety Club & The Rising Stars
We are a village based group going back to the Second World War and earlier as a concert party, but launched in our present format some 40 years ago.
Ever since then, apart from the enforced Covid restrictions of 2021 and 22, there has been at least one production a year.
The normal pattern is for a show for adults (though younger members normally join in as well) which spans three nights in mid-February, half-term week. Typically it is a pantomime but reviews have also been staged. Rehearsals begin after Christmas and a great deal of fun is had by all. In recent years performances have been recorded and a DVD produced for purchase by members of the cast etc.
In addition a production for younger people, the “Rising Stars”, is usually staged in the autumn.
The “D.V.C.”, as it is called, is held together by a small committee who meet two or three times during the year. The AGM is normally held in April at which everyone interested in being on-stage or assist the vital backstage crew, is welcome. Also watch out for posters around the village and in the parish magazine. “Don’t worry about stage fright — come along for a really good time.”
The junior section, the Rising Stars, is for young people up to the age of 16. It was set up to encourage children of any age to take an interest in drama and music. All Denton children are welcome, and parents are encouraged to become involved.
Details of all productions and other activities appear in the Parish News and on this website.
Officers 2024/25
- Chair – Peter Grant
- Vice-Chair – Caroline Hutton
- Secretary – Denise Grant, 07394 197368
- Treasurer – Richard Carden
Programme 2024/25
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The 2024 Panto - SPACE WARS
This was performed on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th February.
Further details, including the Cast List etc and a Review by Oldstager can be seen in our History Section. -
The 2025 Panto - CINDERELLA
We returned to an old favourite, previously performed in 1991 and 2009, but with a new script.
Following a "charity" performance on Wednesday February 19th, it was staged on February 20th, 21st and 22nd.
Further details, including the Cast List etc and a Review by Oldstager will be available in our History Section soon.
Rising Stars
The Rising Stars are now running with a slightly different format from the past; hopefully more convenient for families.
The Club normally meets on Sunday afternoons at Denton Village Hall typically from 4.00 - 5.00. These sessions are normally organised in "terms" of 5 or 6 weeks followed by a break of 2 or 3 weeks.
The age range for the group is broadly 3 - 11 years but older or younger children may attend by negotiation. Under 7s must be accompanied by an adult. This is not an open drama club; there is no charge to those attending but parental support is expected. Any child with connections to Denton may take part.
The most recent Rising Stars Panto, "Snow White Plus", was performed on November 3rd 2019.
After a long break the Club is now planning its next production. More information from Gill Hipwell - gill.hipwell@greatgreenfarm.co.uk Tel: 788188.
The Club in action!
Club History
Further information on all previous productions, including cast lists etc., appear in our DVC History Section.