Sodbury Players was founded in 1946 in Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire. In 2006 we celebrated our 60th anniversary. We are affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) and are members of Avon Association of Drama (AAD).
We currently perform 3 main productions each year being a pantomime in January, a spring production in May and an autumn production in September. In addition to this we enter a one act play into the All England One Act Play Festival each year which starts in February.
Current Production / Rehearsal (Box Office: 0845 1260859)
Aladdin, is here. Sorry but we have no more tickets SOLD OUT
This production is being sponsored by One Stitch:
Take a look at the latest events or our diary.
Sodbury Players' 150-Club
In 2012, Sodbury Players will be running a 150-Club with 24 chances to win cash prizes. See the 150-Club page for more details. Tickets available now!
We are pleased to announce that Accrington Pals has been nominated for the following NODA SW Awards (Jan 2012)
- Haslemere Award for Visual Excellence
- Noda Award for Best Drama Production
- Wilfred Roe Trophy for Stage Decor
April 18th, 2011: Sodbury Players move into their new home "The Sphere" above the library in Chipping Sodbury High Street.
Recent Productions
- 19th-22nd May 2010 : Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw
- 8th - 11th September : Dad's Army by Jimmy Perry & David Croft. Directed by Norma Graves
- 14th-22nd January 2011 : Sleeping Beauty by David Swan, Directed by Julian Hinton
- 9th April : SPYS: by Alan Ayckbourn Ernie's Incredible Illucinations
- 9th April : SPYS: I Never Saw Another Butterfly by Celeste Raspanti
- 16th April : SPYS: I Never Saw Another Butterfly by Celeste Raspanti
- 16th April : A Bucket of Eels by Paul Godfrey
- 25th-28th May 2011 : On the Razzle by Tom Stoppard - [Photos] thanks Loz!
- 5th-6th August 2011 : Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare adapted by Ross Brown (Camers) - [Photos] thanks Loz!
- 14th-17th September 2011 : Accrington Pals by Peter Whelan - [Photos] thanks Loz!
Current Productions
- 13th-21st January 2012 : Aladdin by TLC Creative
Future Productions
- 16th-19th May 2012 : Guards Guards by Terry Pratchett
- September 2012 : ?
- January 2013 : Snow White by Diane Owen, Julian Hinton & Ross Brown
- May 2013 : Calendar Girls
Where we meet
We meet every Tuesday evening starting at 7.30pm upstairs at "The Sphere" , The Old Grammar School, High Street, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AH.
Our normal club evening is Tuesday but we also rehearse on Thursdays. We always welcome new members for both on-stage and off-stage activities. Contact us if you need more information or just turn up on Tuesday.
Where we perform
Our 3 main productions are performed in the Town Hall, Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury. Generally our productions start at 7.30pm. For the pantomimes we usually perform Saturday matinees starting at 2.30pm although this may be earlier on the first Saturday.
We're listed in the Amateur Theatre Directory
All photographs copyright Sodbury Players and cannot be used without permission.
Last updated 04-Jan-2012 About.
