Our next production!
Educating Rita
Stover Country Park
TQ12 6QG
5th-8th November 2025
7.30pm
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"Educating Rita" is a compelling play that explores the power of education and self-discovery. The story follows Rita, a working-class hairdresser, who enrolls on an Open University course to escape her mundane life. Through her with Frank, a disillusioned professor, both characters embark on a journey of personal growth and unexpected revelations. As Rita challenges societal norms, she also forces Frank to confront his own discontent. Ultimately, the play highlights the importance of choice and the quest for identity.
Directed by Annaka Mota and Simon Mathews
What's new!
In November - 6th, 7th and 8th - the Bovey Tracey Players presents 'Educating Rita'. The play is brought to you from the Stover Centre, Stover Country Park TQ12 6QG - click here for further details.
Also in November 2025, The Bovey Tracey Players are providing a Murder Mystery evening in the Phoenix Hall for the Probus group. The evening is a private event but if you'd like to be a part of the next murder mystery evening in Spring 2026, please use the contact details below.
Suits you Sir! The Bovey Tracey Players can now lend costumes from a collection built up over the last 50 years. Click here for further details
In April 2026, The Bovey Tracey Players is proud to bring you, 'Don't get your vicars in a twist' written by Ann Gawthorpe and Lesley Bown, and directed by Simon Mathews. The play is cast but if you're interested in helping out building the set, backstage on the night or front of house, please get in touch using the contact details below. Thank you.
The committee of the Bovey Tracey Players continues to meet monthly, as does our 'Pint and Play' group. To contact the committee with any thoughts or ideas you may have, or to join our 'Pint and Play' group, use the contact details further down this page to get in touch!
Our 2025 performance...
'Of Pints and Plays'
With contributions written by Chris Gibson & Sam Walker, Rupert Haigh, Lou Treleaven and Jean McConnell.
The Bovey Tracey Players, a community theatre group since 1971, offers a unique experience to Bovey Tracey residents with various performances, including plays and murder mysteries. Our group was founded by a team of dedicated individuals who share a common love for the arts. We are based in Bovey Tracey, South Devon and host a variety of events year-round, always welcoming new members to join in the fun.
Our productions are staged in Bovey Tracey and its surroundings, generally in April and October. There's a lot of work done before they're ready as you can see! These pictures are taken from a performance of several short plays and a radio play staged in September 2025 at the Whisky Distillery, Bovey Tracey.
As you know by now, 2025 has been an 'annus horribilis' for the Players. We lost the Dolphin - it's still not re-opened - and finding a venue to do anything has been an uphill struggle. Our sincere thanks to Greg Millar at the Whisky Distillery for allowing us to stage 'Of Pints and Plays' - a collection of short plays and a radio play that we presented for one night only, Wednesday 24th September 2025.
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We are particularly grateful to Benthan Pendlebury who interrupted a busy country-wide schedule to host the event. (see inset top right)
Murder Mystery...
In May 2024, the BOVEY TRACEY Players staged a murder mystery in the Dolphin Hotel. Tickets were priced at £29/person which included a welcome drink, a three course meal and of course. the entertainment.
Our next Murder Mystery is being staged in the Phoenix Hall in November 2025.. If you'd like to be involved in a Murder Mystery in Spring 2026, use the contact form below and write your message FAO Mark Godwin. Hoping to see you there!
Our Rogues' Gallery
Christmas party 2024
Our thanks to Bim Photography for permission to display our rogues' gallery
Skittles evening Nov 2024
Spring Workshops 2024
Theatre Trips
Special Events
Workshops
Pint
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Play
Murder Mystery
Support Us
Registered Charity no. 1108788
The Bovey Tracey Players became a registered charity in 2005 and continues to exist as a registered charity seeking funds to further the involvement of the community in drama productions.
​We raise funds for a worthy charity each year. This year, we're raising funds for BOVEY TRACEY Youth Café. By supporting us you are helping others as well as enjoying and sharing The BOVEY TRACEY Players entertainment.