Welcome

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 !

Dates for your diary

The Government Inspector - postponed
Thu 14th May 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Next event

The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol will now be performed November 2020 if possible. Check here for updates

News (most recent first)

Postponed events

Friday, 20 March 2020

We now hope to perform The Government Inspector in November, and the Quiz Night will take place when circumstances allow.Regular supporters will be invited to join a phone conference in place of the planned AGM

Remembering Brenda Judd

Wednesday, 01 January 2020

BODS members past and present will be saddened to hear that Brenda Judd passed away on 27th Dec, after a long illness, and we send our sympathy to her family and friends.

Remembering Derrick Graham

Saturday, 07 December 2019

Long-serving BODS member and former President Derrick Graham has sadly passed away, at the age of 93. Seen here at a celebration of his 90th birthday, Derrick was involved both backstage and as a performer in many productions from the 1970s onwards