Explore the exciting worlds of classic and contemporary theatre in Nonsuch Studios’ Theatre Book Club.
Script Reading with Nonsuch Studios brings to life the world of plays, the characters and plot, the people who wrote them and the world in which they were written. Through vibrant debate, chat and discussion we bring like-minded individuals together to explore the exciting world of classic and contemporary theatre.
Script Readers look at a range of plays, old and new, asking questions, exploring themes and learning about the social and historical contexts of the drama.
What did the playwright want to express? Were they successful? What style did they use to convey their message? Do they still resonate with us today? The list is endless, but our aim remains the same, to create an open and inclusive space to read a play and voice our thoughts.
You’ll get the chance to read plays, test out scenes and discuss the action in friendly weekly sessions that will chart theatre through the ages, featuring the classic plays you know and the exciting ones you might not!
Each month, Script Readers have a new theme and read plays in that theme, guided by our fantastic facilitator Spencer Mitchell.
Dates & Times
The group meet at 10 am at Broadway Cinema Cafe for a coffee and a chat before the session begins.
Every Thursday 10.30 am – 12.30 pm (unless stated otherwise)
Sessions take place at Broadway Cinema. There is lift access in the Cinema and accessible toilets on the Ground and Second Floor.
Interested in joining Script Reading? Click here to register for a FREE TRIAL SESSION.
Spencer trained as an actor at Bath Spa University before focusing on playwriting. His work has been performed by both community and professional groups, and ranges from touring ‘whodunits’ to Charles Dickens adaptations. A passionate Pantomimist, Spencer has won PAL’s Best Script for two consecutive years.
Upcoming Schedule & Themes
Spring Term
January Theme: Read it here first: Westend Plays of 2026
📖🎭 8th & 15: Woman in Mind by Alan Ayckbourn
📖🎭 22nd & 29th: 1536 by Ava Picket 2026
February Theme: Love
📖🎭 5th and 12th The Deep Blue SeaL By Terrance Rattigan 1952
🚫 19th Half Term
📖🎭 26th Miss Julie: by August Strindberg 1889
March Theme: National Identity
📖🎭 12th: Leave Taking: by Winsome Pinnock 1987🚫 5th March: No Session due to entire Building Closure
📖🎭 12th: Leave Taking: by Winsome Pinnock 1987
📖🎭 19th: Ding Dong the Wicked: by Cary Churchill.
📖🎭 26th Space for New Work.
Script Reading runs throughout the year on a weekly basis. Plays are looked at over a number of weeks (depending on their length) across a broad range of repertoire. It is now pay what you can with a suggested price of £12, and an available price of £7.50.
