Cheltenham Operatic and Drama Society

Who we are

We've been performing musical theatre productions and plays, at both the Everyman and Playhouse theatres in Cheltenham since 1890. There are typically three productions each year, with a winter play (usually at the end of January) followed by summer (May/June) and autumn (September/October) musicals.

Over its long years of existence, CODS has staged many productions, too numerous to list, but in recent times we have performed such diverse shows as ‘Sister Act‘, ‘Guys and Dolls‘, ‘The 39 Steps‘, ‘Legally Blonde‘, ‘Calendar Girls‘, ‘Little Shop of Horrors‘, ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast‘, ‘Avenue Q’, ‘The Full Monty’, ‘Annie‘, ‘Blackadder Goes Forth‘, ‘Sweeney Todd‘, 'Evita' and 'Shrek'.

We also run the thriving Cheltenham Community Choir. The choir meet weekly, and perform two main concerts a year (in June and December) in the wonderfully picturesque Holy Apostle's Church, alongside a number of other smaller engagements, like the recent appearance at the Winchcombe Festival of Music and Arts. They regularly showcase a range of songs from the musicals to highly appreciative audiences.

CODS is always looking for more members, whether you are interested in treading the boards, singing in the Choir or helping out behind the scenes. If you’re looking for a place to showcase your talents whilst becoming part of a flourishing community of theatre people do get in contact – we’d love to hear from you and help you get involved.