​Carnoustie Theatre Club, founded June 1969, is an amateur dramatics club based within the coastal town, which sits on the Northeast shore of the Firth of Tay in the county of Angus, Scotland. With a population of around 11,500, the town is notably famous for its championship golf course, welcoming many celebrities and professional golfers yearly for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and Open Championship which the town proudly hosted in July 2018.

In the beginning, the club started with only about a dozen 'enthusiasts'...fast forward and today it is a thriving community based organisation with a supportive membership of over 100. The heart and soul of everything we do is based within our wonderfully 'couthy' wee theatre named The Dibble Tree. Why did we call it 'dibble'  and why is that name linked with Carnoustie? Click HERE to find out why and take a look around our website to learn more about our wonderful CTC.

This year’s panto, ‘2020 The Panto That Never Was’, is being brought to you on the silver screen.
A traditional panto, written and performed by members of our club, professionally filmed by a team headed by Lisa Nicoll.
During the film, which will be shown in the comfort of Dibble Tree Theatre, you will meet all the familiar goodies and baddies, and will be encouraged to boo and cheer.  Will Joe save Princess Francesca from evil Infestina and her wicked assistant Corona?  Come along to find out and enjoy the pranks of Tik and Tok, meeting many more interesting characters along the way.
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Due to rehearsal and cast restrictions, the show is shorter than usual, approximately 1 hour, so tickets are proportionately priced at only £3. There will also be a raffle.
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Tickets are available to members and the public now, and can be booked at jenntee1@aol.com  Jen Taylor, our Box Office Manager, can answer queries at the same email address or at 07515115537, AFTER 6PM.
ONLINE TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE  FOR THE PANTO THIS YEAR
Performance dates are :-
Fri 3rd Dec 2pm & 7.30pm
Sat 4th Dec 2pm & 7.30 pm
Fri 10th Dec 7.30pm
Sat 11th Dec 2pm & 7.30pm
Sat 18th Dec 2pm & 7.30pm​


ONLINE TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE  FOR THE PANTO THIS YEAR

​We are DELIGHTED to share that for the first time EVER, CTC have launched ONLINE TICKETING through Ticket Source UK! Don't worry, if you prefer to buy your tickets offline, you can still do this depending on the show; we will advertise particular Box Office days & times to allow tickets to be purchased directly from Dibble Tree theatre too.

We also share all CTC related events and Box Office times (if available) on our Facebook & Twitter accounts:
 f. @carnoustietheatreclub
t. @dibbletree
All tickets can be bought by clicking on the link below:
​https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/carnoustie-theatre-club​
JUNE 2017: PROJECT 'NEXT STAGE' BEGINS
The club was delighted to complete Phase 1 & 2 of Project Next Stage ahead of schedule in August 2017. A massive job, it also involved removing the old theatre seats which had originally been with a previous life inside the Regal Cinema, Broughty Ferry, Dundee. To read more about how our seat installers 'Evertaut' managed this, click  HERE Phase 3 has already been mapped out and we are currently raising funds to begin this in 2019.
SEPTEMBER 2017: 'FOR CARNOUSTIE' DONATION
We attended a ceremony organised by local community funding charity 'For Carnoustie' who generously pledged £1000 towards our ongoing renovation works- we are so very grateful to all donations and funding received in support of  Dibble Tree.
OCTOBER 2017: DR JACK BOSWELL DONATION
CTC were sad to hear of the death of Dr Jack Boswell, in September 2017. Much to our surprise, the club was bequeathed a legacy of £250, from Jack's estate.
Jack was highly respected by all who knew him, and was a great friend and supporter of the club-we are so very grateful for this- thankyou.
NOVEMBER 2017: CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON ​
Carnoustie Community Council approached the club for help and support in this event- we gladly helped out, allowing the theatre to be used as a base for the organisers & participators; we also provided much appreciated Mulled Wine to all of our festive visitors & provided themed 'Grinch' Glowsticks & Badges to children excited about our imminent pantomime 2017.
​FEBRUARY- MARCH 2018: SCDA DISTRICT & NORTHERN DIVISIONAL FINALS FOR CTC
After success in the District round, both our Adult & Youth teams made it through to the divisional finals. Whilst neither team was placed, we were delighted for youth member Kit Storm who helped secure the 'Morton Trophy' for Best Moment in Theatre in our youth production 'From Failing Hands' with a cast of 29- well done Kit and producer/club member Betty Gibson. ​
​MARCH 2018: 'THE 'HAVEN'  CHARITY DONATION CEREMONY
​We attended a ceremony organised by local community funding charity 'The Haven' who generously pledged £500 towards our ongoing renovation works- we are so very grateful to all donations and funding received in support of  Dibble Tree.
​JULY 2018- CARNOUSTIE GALA FLOAT PARADE
​We were DELIGHTED to share that having participated in this event, it seems our 'float' design and presentation on the day was the most creative and we won!! HUGE THANKYOU to everyone involved; those that generated and shared ideas, attended meetings, sourced out clothing, constructed and bought materials and of course...to those that took the time to actually be on the float for the parade- FAB!
SEPT-NOV 2018- PROJECT 'NEXT STAGE' PROGRESS
We reached another milestone! We managed to clear out and re decorate one of the rooms at the back of the theatre to create a functionable & comfortable Green Room! It was a bit heart stopping having to throw out alot of less needed props....however, the space recouped has been much appreciated and crucial to cast during show time.

Carnoustie Theatre Club Is A Registered Charity: No SC018376