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 !
Play reading
Wed 24th Apr 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Play reading
Tue 30th Apr 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Shakespeare workshop
Sat 18th May 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Merry Widow intro
Tue 4th Jun 7:45 pm - 9:45 pm
Teas on the Green
Sun 4th Aug 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
The Merry Widow - performance
Wed 13th Nov 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Merry Widow - performance
Thu 14th Nov 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Merry Widow - performance
Fri 15th Nov 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Merry Widow - performance
Sat 16th Nov 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Although there's no actual show planned for May, we've arranged a special one-day acting workshop on Saturday 18th May, open to non-members and led by RSC and NODA summer-school voice coach Michael Corbidge
Jon Fox reviewed Thespis for NODA and commented "I found this rarely performed piece a resounding success. The show had pace, continuity, constant humour, pathos, a fine cast and well used stage craft."
Following our successful production of Thespis, the 'lost' G&S opera, Mick Mercer's excellent dress-rehearsal photos are here