About CODS

Cheltenham based amateur dramatics society

The Society produces two musicals and one play each year, together with the occasional concert.  The Summer musical is performed at The Everyman Theatre in Regent Street.  The Autumn play and the Winter musical are staged at The Playhouse Theatre in Bath Road.

In 2007, we staged Kiss Me Kate and Outside Edge at The Playhouse Theatre and Crazy For You at The Everyman Theatre.

In 2006 we produced A Chorus Line in January at The Playhouse and West Side Story at The Everyman Theatre in June.  The Autumn play, House Guest, was performed at The Playhouse in September.

In 2005 we performed a song and dance revue show called Broadway 2 West End in January at The Playhouse.  This was followed by 42nd Street at The Everyman Theatre in June/July.  The play at The Playhouse in September was Charley's Aunt.

In 2004 we performed Sweet Charity at The Playhouse in January.  Our musical production at The Everyman Theatre in June was Jesus Christ Superstar and the play at The Playhouse in September was Steel Magnolias.

In 2003 our musical production at The Everyman Theatre in June was Mack & Mabel and the play at The Playhouse was The Darling Buds of May.

In 2002 we performed Annie Get Your Gun at The Everyman Theatre in May/June, Harvey at The Playhouse in September and Mr Cinders - also at The Playhouse - in November.

In 2001 we presented The Music Man at The Everyman Theatre in June and 'Allo 'Allo and Scrooge at The Playhouse in September and December.  In 2000 we performed Singing' in the Rain in June, Murder on the Nile in September and Blitz in November.

CODS thrives both on stage and behind the scenes, providing members with an enjoyable and rewarding pastime as well as numerous social events.

If you would like to join us, new members are always welcome.  Alternatively we would be just as pleased to see you in one of our audiences.