Every September, a brand-new Louth Playgoers season begins at Louth Riverhead Theatre, and with it comes a carefully chosen line-up of plays, musicals and, of course, a pantomime. But how do those shows actually get picked? We sat down with this year’s President, Derek Smith, to find out what goes into shaping the season.

This September, Riverhead Theatre opens its 2025/26 season with the heart-warming, funny, and deeply moving story of Calendar Girls. Inspired by true events, this tale of friendship, courage, and community spirit became a global phenomenon, raising millions for blood cancer research and changing the way we look at bravery. Join us in Louth from September 9th–13th for an unforgettable night of laughter, tears, and Yorkshire grit.

As the 14th Annual Louth Riverhead Theatre Scratch Night approaches, we wanted to take a moment to share what makes this project so special. It’s a night we look forward to every single year, not just because of the fantastic talent on display, but because of the doors it opens for local writers and the way it connects our community.

Theatre is quite a superstitious place and there are lots of dos and don’ts to make sure that your show is not cursed by the theatre demons (these are fictional… we hope). This blog takes you through some of the weird and wonderful superstitions and lets you know how seriously to take them.

Fancy grabbing a bite to eat before the show? Louth has got it all, from family run pubs, to fine dining, to chippies and every national cuisine possible. Check out our guide to food in Louth.

In this post, we explore why supporting local theatre is more important than ever. From building confidence and life skills in young performers to fostering creativity and community spirit, local theatre offers so much more than just a night out. Discover how your support helps keep the arts alive, accessible, and thriving right on your doorstep.

Many people that have never taken part in Amateur Theatre have some pretty strong assumptions about it. So we thought we’d right some wrongs, give our stamp of approval to some truths and give you all the honest lowdown of life in Amateur Theatre.

Have you been cast recently in a production and you are dreading learning all the lines for your character? Whilst is can seem daunting, there are so many tips and tricks to help make this an easier process (it’s still hard). Check out our guide to learning those pesky lines.

Crack on with your curtain calls and cheat your way to clarity with our Theatre Glossary: C edition! From "Cyclorama" to "Cue Sheets," we’ve compiled the key theatre terms you’re likely to overhear in the wings or muttered by a stressed stage manager. Ideal for actors, crew, or curious audience members wanting to sound like they belong in the green room.

Get ready for heavenly hilarity in this divine comedy musical, Nunsense! Join the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they sing, dance, and cause holy mayhem in a bid to raise funds after a convent cooking disaster. Nunsense is a feel-good show you won’t want to miss.

Now, let’s meet the local cast bringing these unforgettable nuns to life, prepare to have your funny bone blessed!

Are you looking to audition for an amateur theatre show, but don’t really know what to expect, how to prepare, or what to do to maximise your chances of getting a part? Well then, this is the perfect guide for you. This guide tells you all the things you need to know about amateur theatre auditioning and how to walk into the room feeling confident.

Meet the cast of the October Louth Playgoers Production - Cluedo. This play is based on the cult classic film, Clue, starring Tim Curry, which in itself is based on the board game Cluedo. This is a farcical, laugh out loud comedy that will have you in stitches. Now let’s meet the local cast who will tickle your funny bones.

Meet the cast of the September Louth Playgoers Production - Calendar Girls. Full of familiar faces and some new ones, this local production of the classic true story is going to be a brilliant one.

Meet Derek, who first volunteered for sound and lighting but now enjoys taking part in almost every aspect of putting on show!

Meet Gail, one of our most regular volunteers who is always serving drinks on our bar, always with a smile and a bit of banter!

Meet Philip, one of our ‘does a bit of everything’ volunteers at the Louth Riverhead Theatre. Philip works on the bar, box office, on the marketing team, does the posters and programmes, performs, and directs just to name a few things…

Meet Poppy, one of our amazing Costume ladies who helps to bring the on stage colour and glamour to the Louth Riverhead Theatre.

Meet Catherine, one of our amazing volunteers who helps to bring the magic of theatre alive in the props department here at the Louth Riverhead Theatre

Meet Laura, one of our performer/volunteers, who works either backstage looking after the children as a licensed chaperone, or helps you with your ticket enquiries on the Box Office.

Meet Lyndsey, one of our super talented volunteers, who works hard on all the sets that you see with LPS productions and is usually backstage making sure the show runs without any problems.