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 several one act plays (adult & youth) into the All England One Act Play Festival each year which starts in February. We have a thriving youth group (SPYS).
We need your help!
Sodbury Players have just had an incredibly successful run of ‘Aladdin’ at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, selling out all 11 performances but future productions are now in jeopardy.
Part of the group’s success is down to our big bright sets and backcloths that transport the audience to that magical location, be it a fairytale castle or inside a mystical cave. For nearly 10 years, we have been fortunate enough to rent some huts in Chipping Sodbury from the Town Lands Charity in order to build and paint our scenery but due to safety concerns with the building, this is no longer possible.
Sadly large cracks have been found in the roof and the walls are bowing. A building surveyor has inspected them and found that it is not financially viable to attempt any repairs. Asbestos has also been found which adds more complications and health concerns.
We thank the Town Lands Charity for their support over the last decade with allowing us to use these huts but now we’re in need of another space locally where we can build, paint and store our sets and props.
We’re calling out to local people to see if they can help. We’re looking to rent around 1500-3000 sq ft of space within a few miles of Yate/Sodbury. It could be industrial space, old warehousing space or maybe even a small plot of land on which we could build our own unit.
If you can help in any way, please get in touch with Sodbury Players as soon as you can by calling Diane on: 0844 3320230.
Current Production / Rehearsal (Box Office: 0844 332 0230)
Rob Creer is directing Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett®, adapted by Stephen Briggs.
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!
- 13th-21st January 2012 : Aladdin by TLC Creative
Current Productions
- 16th-19th May 2012 : Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett® adapted by Stephen Briggs
Future Productions
- September 2012 : Trivial Pursuits by Frank Vickery
- 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-Feb-2012 About.
