There are approximately 20 rehearsals between casting and dress rehearsal. They take place every Monday and Friday evening between 8 and 10pm, and set building is done on Sunday mornings from 9-1pm. Apart from the first rehearsal following casting which is generally a read through of the play, the actors rehearse on the village hall stage, and the set develops as the weeks go by.
Props are used as early as possible during rehearsals, sound and lighting effects are introduced 2 to 3 weeks before production week.