Play On Words Theatre Company has become synonymous with award-winning productions that have left a lasting global impressions.
MURDEROUS MONARCHIES
Prostitutes Marry In May
Written and performed by Miriam Cooper | Direction Jonathan Kemp
ELIZABETH I & MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS.
Journey with the cousins who called themselves SISTER QUEENS.
It is a tale that has ignited the imagination for centuries. Was the death of one the only answer?
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Widow Wink and Assistant Surgeon George Bass take audiences on a hilariously gruesome journey back in time, to discover the best ways to treat those terrible illnesses.
Founder
Aidan Dooley
Founder
Miriam Cooper
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We are Play on Words,
a theatre company based in South East, England, UK.
Play On Words Theatre Company is an Independent
Theatre Company providing full Touring Theatre Productions & Educational Workshops for Schools and Colleges.
With over 3 decades of experience, see our internationally toured performances, or if you are a young person, step into the creative world of the theatre in our youth theatre or our workshop events.
Play On Words Theatre
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Based in Medway, Kent, explore live theater with actors & writers who've made their mark worldwide.
Play On Words theatre have been around for a while, having established in the 1990’s. We have a large back catalogue of productions which we revive and develop for our expanding audience, reaching across the UK, & Ireland, Australia and even Antarctica! We are passionate to celebrate theatre and performance in education to transport you back in time or in an enchanting new realm. Adventure with us as we explore the limitless possibilities of storytelling.
From the epic award winning Tom Crean Show, unparalleled performances of historical women, such as Aphra Behn and Mary Queen of Scotts, to enchanting immersive Christmas productions for early years theatre.
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Join our Youth Theatre to learn from experienced professionals, make new friends, and develop valuable skills in a fun, creative afterschool club, with opportunites to perform as a real theatre company. Book a free taster, and be part of unforgettable performances!
For ages 8 to 18,
Wednesday's at Chatham Library and Community Hub, Medway, UK, ME4 4TX.
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Between international tours, lecturing, performances and writing, Where to find us:
2024
Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer
UK & Alaska Title, Exploring Antarctica: Heroic tales of Shackleton, Crean & Scott.
Aidan performs his critically acclaimed solo show this Summer; Touring in Alaska (Curnard Cruiseline), Canada, UK and Ireland.
tour dates
2024-2025
Termly
Canterbury Christ Church Uni
Both Miriam and Aidan lecture and stage performances with th Performing Arts Students of CCCU. Bi-annually staging Shakespeare on the Pond. More on our socials.
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2024
Feb-March
National Theatre
Miriam has performed multiple roles at the National Theatre (London) in Dear Octopus by Dodie Smith.
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Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer
See the award winning solo Performance of Tom Crean
Written and performed by Aidan Dooley. Follow our socials @tomcreanshow and visit the show's official website HERE
(UK Title: Discovering Antarctica: Heroic Tales of Shackleton, Crean & Scott)
(UK Title: Discovering Antarctica: Heroic Tales of Shackleton, Crean & Scott)