Cheltenham Operatic and Dramatic Society

Your Stage Awaits

We've been performing musical theatre productions and plays, at both the Everyman and Playhouse theatres in Cheltenham since 1890.

Upcoming Shows

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10-18 October 2025

Cheltenham Playhouse

Bonnie & Clyde

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Bonnie & Clyde

31 March - 4 April 2026

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Over 130 Years of Stage Magic

CODS is the oldest amateur dramatic society in Gloucestershire, and one of oldest in the country. We've been performing musical theatre productions and plays, at both the Everyman and Playhouse theatres in Cheltenham since 1890.

CODS is the oldest amateur dramatic society in Gloucestershire, and one of oldest in the country. We've been performing musical theatre productions and plays, at both the Everyman and Playhouse theatres in Cheltenham since 1890.

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A Stage For Everyone

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Join CODS

If you’re a budding actor, actress, singer or dancer we’d love to meet you. As well as looking for members to perform on stage, CODS is always looking for help backstage and front of house.

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Meeting Weekly

Choir

We have many regular members who enjoy meeting weekly to sing a wide range of material, accompanied by a rehearsal pianist and conducted by our wonderful choir master, Beverley.

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Young Performers

Youth Theatre

Youth Theatre is dedicated to producing quality youth productions. Young people from Gloucestershire will get to put on a fantastic production at the Cheltenham Playhouse.

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