Ifield Barn Theatre Society

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The theatre is situated on the outskirts of Crawley and overlooks a pond and unspoilt fields. It lies immediately, to the north of the XIIIth century church of St Margaret, in the manor of Ifield which was originally recorded in the Domesday Book. The Barn Theatre together with the church, a village pub and some picturesque cottages now forms an officially designated conservation area.

The theatre buildings were created from a group of agricultural buildings and consist of a 700 year old tithe barn which now forms the auditorium with dressing rooms in its outbuildings, a former Granary which serves as a kitchen and stables which have been converted to an exhibition room and workshops. All three buildings have been linked by a modern addition tastefully integrated to form the foyer and theatre bar. Due to some inspired fund-raising by members many improvements have been made to the theatre.

The programme presented by the Society consists mainly of plays directed and performed by members, with occasional professional drama and music recitals, both amateur and professional. The Society aims to produce a programme to suit all tastes. The Theatre Society stages five productions each year and constantly requires members to act, direct and to assist in the many backstage roles that go to make a successful stage production.

The club bar is open every Friday evening and every Sunday lunchtime - so if you are interested in joining us, come along, you will be made most welcome