History
The group was formed in 1956 as the ‘Hampers Green Drama Group’ for residents of Hampers Green, Petworth. To widen the membership base the group was eventually renamed as Petworth Players.

Where we meet
Rehearsal rooms:     The Armoury, Midhurst Road, Petworth (opposite the Sylvia Beaufoy Centre).
Production venue:     Herbert Shiner School, Petworth or The Leconfield Hall, Petworth.

When we meet
Rehearsal days:        Twice a week during rehearsals.
Production week:       Dress rehearsals: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday immediately before each performance.
Performance days:    Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday matinee for Pantomimes.

Membership details
Junior members                   Currently £1.00 per year
Adult members:                   Currently £5.00 per year
‘Friend’                                £1.00 per year
100 Club                              £12.00 per year

Contact
Jan Sadler (Secretary)            info@petworthplayers.co.uk

More About Us
Petworth Players is Petworth’s resident Amateur Dramatic Group.   It was founded in 1956 as the Hampers Green Drama Group and has been performing plays, pantomimes and variety shows every year since.  We are affiliated to the National Operatic & Dramatic Association NODA.

We aim to put on at least two performances every year.    Usually every other year one of them is a pantomime.    Recent shows have included Fawlty Towers, The Railway Children, Snow White and A Party to Murder.   Performances are generally at the Herbert Shiner School, Petworth and run for 3 nights.
We are a friendly group who welcome new members.   Even if you have never performed on stage before you will be welcome to come and read for a part in one of our productions and help is always needed front of house, with music or with set building, props, costumes and other backstage tasks.   
If you would like to give it a try, why not come along to one of our rehearsals?  We normally rehearse from September to April at The Armoury, the building on the Midhurst Road opposite the entrance to the Sylvia Beaufoy Centre Car Park.  Rehearsal dates and times can vary so contact our Secretary to check when to come.

Subscriptions are £7.50 a year or £2.50 for junior members.   If you would prefer to become a supporter of the group without being a full member you can become a member of our League of Friends.  For just £1.00 a year you will then receive newsletters and a reduction in ticket prices which means that the subscription will pay for itself.We are always anxious to encourage junior members, and particularly rely on children to take some of the parts in our Christmas pantomimes.    Parents are welcome to attend rehearsals with their children (some have then decided to become members themselves) but junior members are under the supervision of responsible adults whilst at rehearsal in accordance with the Petworth Players Child Protection policy.
In this website we aim to give details of our next performance and of any social events coming up.   Several times a year we organise social gatherings and members often arrange to make up a group to support other local amateur dramatic societies by attending their productions.    If you have any suggestions for additions or improvements to this website please let us know.
If you are keen on the theatre then come along and join us, either as a member of the group or a member of the audience.

And bring your friends!