Parlour Players

The Parlour Players is an amateur dramatic group which has been producing a variety of plays - from dramas to comedies to thrillers, even a musical - for more than 40 years.

Based in Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall, Sanderstead Hill, South Croydon, we stage two productions each year, in May and November, both running for four performances each.

The company was launched in 1980, acquiring its name when a group of theatrically-minded friends met in the church parlour to discuss fulfilling their dream of putting on plays for the entertainment of local audiences.

Play readings and auditions are held four months ahead of each production and rehearsals take place twice a week - on a Monday and Thursday (occasionally a Sunday) - for approximately ten weeks leading up to the show.

But there is more to Parlour Players than just acting.  Anyone not wishing to tread the boards is welcome to get involved in all aspects of the productions, whether it be stage management, lighting, sound, wardrobe, set design and construction or scenery painting, even providing hospitality to our audiences through the Front of House team.  No previous experience is necessary as we will teach you as you go along.

We are a very friendly group, enjoying a variety of social occasions together and everyone is made welcome regardless of their theatrical experience.

To find out more about that we do and how you can get involved click here