Class Act Theatre Company

Our Award-Winning Adult Performance Group bringing high-quality theatre to our local community.

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Class Act Theatre Company

Class Act Theatre Company brings adults together to create ambitious, inclusive productions. Whether you’re returning to the stage, stepping into theatre for the first time, or looking for a vibrant creative community, you’ll find a welcoming home here.

We produce full-scale shows, support new talent, and offer opportunities both onstage and behind the scenes.

Class Act Theatre Company has been running for over a decade now and has received many accolades for the quality of our productions - including our most recent award, the National NODA President’s Award for our production of A Midsummer Nights Dream in February 2025.

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Details about Class Act Theatre Company

Class Act Theatre Company was established to give adults the opportunity to perform in high quality community theatre, either those who wish to reignite a passion from their youth or try something completely new.

Each week we do technique workshops while rehearsing a play for performance. The group perform two plays a year across all genres. We have a reputation for high quality, entertaining productions and have received multiple NODA awards.

​We have performed plays ranging from Shakespeare to established classics and more modern works. Never shying away from trying a new genre, the group has established itself as a premier local community theatre group.

Anyone age 18+ is welcome, and there is no upper age limit. No experience is necessary just an enthusiasm to learn and perform.

  • Rehearsals

    Where: Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre, Sedbury, Chepstow, NP16 7AA

    When: Every Wednesday, 7-9pm

    Members of Class Act Theatre Company are expected to attend weekday rehearsals, with additional rehearsals added closer to show week.

    Our typical show venue is The Drill Hall, Chepstow.

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  • Membership and Fees

    Members of Class Act Theatre Company pay just £20 a month to help cover venue costs, show licenses and equipment. Costumes are mostly down to the cast to source, although we can provide some pieces.

    We offer a free taster session for those who would like to come along to a rehearsal, meet the faces behind Class Act Theatre Company, and see what we do during our rehearsals to prepare for our next production.

    Contact us to arrange your free taster session!

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Our Recent Production

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Take a look at what we’ve been working on recently and explore our other productions.

Present Laughter, by Noel Coward

The Drill Hall, Chepstow — 20th–22nd November 2025
(4 performances, 2 alternating casts)

One of our November productions brought Noel Coward’s razor-sharp wit to life with two vibrant casts, each offering their own playful energy and interpretation.
Set in the glamorous world of 1930s theatre, Present Laughter follows the chaotic life of celebrated actor Garry Essendine as admirers, lovers, and unexpected guests descend on his London flat in a whirlwind of comedy.

Performed over four sold-out shows at The Drill Hall, this production showcased the charm, sophistication, and comic precision that makes Coward’s work so irresistible — and audiences loved seeing the story through two unique ensembles.

You can explore some beautiful production photos of Present Laughter on our social media pages.

Flyer for a drama class act called "Private Lives" by Noel Coward, featuring pink, purple, and black colors. It includes the event date, 1st November, with afternoon tea, cocktails, and canapes at The Board School in Chepstow, with a flower bouquet and champagne glasses graphic at the bottom, and website link for tickets.

Private Lives, by Noel Coward

The Board School, Chepstow — 1st November 2025
(2 performances, 1 cast — Afternoon Tea & Cocktails)

Earlier in the month, we opened our Noel Coward double-feature with a stylish, intimate staging of Private Lives. Performed at the historic Board School in Chepstow, audiences enjoyed two special themed performances — Afternoon Tea and Cocktails — making the experience as elegant as the play itself.

Coward’s timeless comedy of romance, rivalry, and razor-sharp dialogue delighted audiences as divorced couple Elyot and Amanda find themselves reunited — accidentally — while honeymooning with their new spouses.
With sparkling chemistry, beautifully observed comedy, and a setting that immersed audiences in the era, Private Lives delivered a perfectly irresistible night (and afternoon!) of theatre.

You can explore some beautiful production photos of Private Lives on our social media pages.

Curious about the other types of productions we put on?

Explore our productions page to see what we are currently working on, and what shows we have put on in the past.

Class Act Theatre Company Productions
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Want to be a part of our next production?

Interested in joining Class Act Theatre Company and showing off your skills onstage?

Register to join the group below:

Class Act Theatre Company Registration Form

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