This is the website of Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society, commonly known as 'BODS'. We are a friendly society with a long tradition of high-quality music and drama productions at Betchworth Memorial Hall (between Reigate and Dorking) as well as varied social events. Feel free to explore information here about our history, past productions and future plans. Then come and join us !
Thespis performance
Wed 7th Nov 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Thespis performance
Thu 8th Nov 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Thespis performance
Fri 9th Nov 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Thespis matinee
Sat 10th Nov 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thespis performance
Sat 10th Nov 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm
This is a unique production of the earliest G&S work, for which no musical score survives. MD Ian Stone has worked with director Lynda Barrett-Mercer to painstakingly reconstruct the music from Sullivan's later repertoire, and we hope you'll be excited as we are to see the result.
Tickets are £12 adult, £10 for seniors/under-16s. Book online using the Ticketsource link below, with credit/debit card payment. Or phone 01737 760330 to reserve tickets for collection and payment on the door (note we can only accept cash/cheques with this method)
BODS will be performing in a gala evening at the Harlequin Theatre (27th October) to mark the Take Part arts festival
The cast of Thespis have been busy rehearsing, and director Lynda has produced a short video to promote the show
Jon Fox reviewed our May production of The 39 Steps on behalf of NODA. He had to attend the dress rehearsal due to other commitments, but still enjoyed the performance
