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    Show: Our House - Auditions - 25 and 26 March 7:30pm

    Welcome to the House of Fun!

    Auditions Night on 25 and 26 March at 7:30pm

    The BLODS are delighted to invite you to join us for our Our House auditions. evening.

    We welcome performers, ensemble members and backstage creatives alike at auditions.. We’d love to see new and familiar faces — come and be part of something special!

  • BLODS Plays April 2026

    Play: The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged 22 April - 25 April 2026

    In just 80 minutes, three actors attempt the impossible: to perform all six of Jane Austen’s novels. Expect heroines and heart-throbs, meddling relatives and mistaken intentions, swooning romance and biting social satire — all delivered at breakneck speed.

    This high-energy ensemble piece is packed with physical comedy, rapid character switches, playful audience engagement and a deep love for Austen’s wit and insight.

    Performance Dates: 22–25 April 2026
    Venue: BLODS Hall, Bexhill

  • A poster advertising a murder mystery event titled 'Tenterden Signal's Murder,' with a photo of a small, warmly lit station building at night and event details below.

    Event: Tenterden Signal Box Murder - BLODS & KESR

    Step aboard the Kent & East Sussex Railway for an unforgettable evening of intrigue, deception, and drama. The year is 1953. Signalman Harry Godfrey has been found dead Will you uncover the real culprit… or let the killer walk free?

  • Theatre

    Musical: Our House - 20 August - 22 August 2026

    Our big August musical is the joyous, high-energy Our House, directed by Lee Lyons, with Michelle Radley as Musical Director and Millie-Rae Hall as Choreographer.

    Lee previously directed The Wedding Singer for BLODS in 2019. Michelle brings a wealth of experience from productions including The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Millie-Rae is an exciting emerging choreographer currently working on Urinetown with HMOS Theatre in London.

    Set in 1980s Camden, Our House follows Joe Casey on the night his life splits in two — one path leading to responsibility, the other to rebellion. Packed with iconic Madness hits including House of Fun, Baggy Trousers, It Must Be Love, Driving in My Car, and of course Our House, this is a feel-good musical not to be missed.

    Performances: 20–22 August 2026

    Attwood Theatre, Bexhill

    Familiarisation - 12 March - 7:30pm

    Auditions - 25 and 26 March - 7:30pm

    BLODS Hall, Manor Gardens, Bexhill, ///trees.erase.raced

  • Poster for a theatrical production titled 'The Ladykillers,' featuring a teacup with floral design, steam rising, and a folding pocket knife on a saucer set against a yellow background.

    Play: The Ladykillers 05 November - 14 November 2026

    November sees the return of classic comedy with The Ladykillers, directed by Peter Herbert-Boon

    This much-loved black comedy pits the sweet but sharp Mrs Wilberforce against a gang of criminal misfits masquerading as amateur musicians. As their ingenious heist unravels, the question becomes: who will silence whom?

    A deliciously dark and funny finale to our play season.

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    Event - Mike Hatchard's Jazz Breakfast - 2026

    Every Second Sunday of the month.

    Acclaimed jazz pianist and composer, this multi talented instrumentalist also play violin and clarinet. His works have included musical interpretations of the classic tales, rhymes and children's stories. - A jazz and blues concert with brilliant musicians.

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