A Bunch of Amateurs

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By Nick Newman & Ian Hislop

Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford - only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village. And instead of Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench, the cast are a bunch of amateurs trying to save their theatre from developers. Jefferson's monstrous ego, vanity and insecurity are tested to the limit by the enthusiastic am-dram thespians. As acting worlds collide and Jefferson's career implodes, he discovers some truths about himself - along with his inner Lear!

From an original story by Jonathan Gershfield and John Ross

This amateur production of A BUNCH OF AMATEURS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Purple Pineapple Theatre

From the team that brought you How To Date A Feminist in 2025 and The Unfriend in 2026, Purple Pineapple Theatre is thrilled to present the classic, hilarious comedy: A Bunch of Amateurs.

Based in Broughton, North Lincolnshire, we run a thriving youth theatre for ages 7-18 alongside our touring adult theatre company, placing performing arts right at the heart of the community. Our tours offer a unique, hands-on opportunity for senior students to work as production crew, gaining invaluable backstage and theatre-craft experience as we help nurture the next generation of local artists.

Every ticket purchased directly supports our mission to empower young people and champion accessible, local theatre across North Lincolnshire. Thank you for your support.