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Compton Players presents

The House with the Lights Still On

Awards won:
  • Oxford Drama Network 2026
    Best Original Play
PlayEnglish · 2026 · Compton, United Kingdom

Direction: Jasmine Mullany

Scenic design: Eric Saxton

Lighting design & Sound design: George Buckland

Stage management: Liz Saxton

Description

About this production

The House with the Lights Still On was Compton Players' 2026 one-act production of an original play by company member Pete Watt. The family drama follows siblings preparing their widowed father's home for his move into residential care and was taken to several drama festivals during the 2026 season.

Press

In the press

Everyone involved – actors and supporting crew – combined to produce an evening of solid and powerful drama.
— Chris Horton, NODA

Summary by Stageify

NODA show report on Compton Players' July 2026 production of The House with the Lights Still On at Compton Village Hall. The report describes a poignant family drama, praises the elder daughter's lead performance and the combined effort of cast and crew.

Credit: Chris Horton / NODA · Article preview

Recognition

Awards & nominations

  • Best Original Play
    Oxford Drama Network2026
    Won
Run

Show dates

Previously played
1
JUN
Mon
Unicorn Theatre · Abingdon on Thames · United Kingdom
10
JUN
Wed
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18
JUL
Sat
31
JUL
Fri
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