St John's Players, Churchdown

05/06/2026

We are pleased to announce we have cast our November production of Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward. Congratulations to all who have been cast and commiserations to those of you who weren’t successful this time. Rehearsals will start on Monday 24th August.
The performance dates are 10th- 14th November.

28/05/2026

Reminder we are holding auditions for Blithe Spirit tonight, at 7:30 Thursday 28th May in the main hall. St John's Hall Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 2DB.

21/05/2026

Book your tickets now, for The Leckhampton Players next production of Little Shop of Horrors

🪴 FIVE DAYS.
🎶 ONE FLOWER SHOP.
😬 COUNTLESS BAD DECISIONS.

The countdown is officially on for Little Shop of Horrors — and next week, Leckhampton Village Hall transforms into the most chaotic little corner of Skid Row you’ve ever seen.

Behind the scenes:
🎭 Costumes are flying around backstage
💡 Lighting cues are being perfected
🎤 Harmonies are ringing out late into the evening
🩸 And a certain plant is developing a taste for drama…

If you’ve been meaning to book tickets, consider this your sign from the universe (or possibly from Audrey II 👀). Seats are vanishing quickly as opening night creeps closer.

📍 Leckhampton Village Hall
📅 26th May – 30th May 2026
🎟️ Tickets £15

👉 tickets.leckhamptonplayers.com

21/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the read through of Blithe Spirit tonight, it was great to hear it read aloud. We also had an exceptionally good turnout, and look forward to seeing those who would like to audition, at 7:30 next Thursday 28th May in the main hall. St John's Hall Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 2DB.

21/05/2026

BLITHE SPIRIT
Reminder of the read through tonight, Thursday 21st May, 7:30pm at St John's Hall, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2DB. It will be in the small hall. Auditions will be held next Thursday 28th. Tea and coffee available. Newcomers welcome.

We are having great week with our current production of the Ghost Train with a few tickets available for the last two shows. However we are looking towards our next production of Blithe Spirit. We are holding a read through on Thurs 21st May with auditions 28th May. At St John's Hall Churchdown GL3 2DB.

18/05/2026

Here are a selection of photos from our recent production of The Ghost Train.

17/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to see The Ghost Train this week in our Diamond Anniversary Year. We had another very successful show and a great audience response too. But now that play has finished, we immediately start working towards our November production, which is another classic blast from our past, BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward.
The read through is on Thursday 21st May and auditions are on Thursday 28th May. 7:30pm at St John's Hall Churchdown GL3 2DB.
Newcomers are welcome.
Here to pique your interest, is a vintage photo from our 1995 production of Blithe Spirit!

16/05/2026

Tonight is the last opportunity to catch The Ghost Train. We have had a brilliant run this week. Thank you to all who have come to see the show so far. Tickets can be booked online until 17:30 or on the door this evening.

We are celebrating our Diamond Anniversary this year, the group was started 60 years ago in 1966. Apparently, the first production was a one act play coincidentally called the Diamond Tooth, by Colin Cooper, however we are unable to find any further information about this particular play.
But now 60 years later in 2026, rehearsals have started for our May production of Arnold Ridley’s 'The Ghost Train'. Production dates are Tue 12th to Sat 16th May. The box office will open on Monday 30th March, so put the dates in your diary and we look forward to seeing you then.

15/05/2026

We are having great week with our current production of the Ghost Train with a few tickets available for the last two shows. However we are looking towards our next production of Blithe Spirit. We are holding a read through on Thurs 21st May with auditions 28th May. At St John's Hall Churchdown GL3 2DB.

12/05/2026

Well done everyone on a brilliant first night. Great audience too, who really engaged with the show. This definitely helps the actors and crew, as we have all listened to or repeated the words for weeks, we then forget where there is humour, suspense and tension, the audience kindly remind us with their reactions. Here's to the next four shows. Tickets still available online from ticketsource or at the door on the night.