'Of Pints and Plays'
Directed by Nigel Gillingham and
produced By Annaka Mota
Following the success of last year's 'of Pints and Plays' event held in the Distillery (September 2025), we have decided to give it another go! Unfortunately, Benthan Pendlebury is busy with other engagements. However, Dave Scott (lover of life and teller of jokes) is going to join us instead! For those of you who are as yet unfamiliar with Dave's work, do join us for an evening of fun and laughter - Saturday 20th June 2026 in the distillery. Tickets will be available soon via the website, and via Bovey Larder.
Our 2026 Spring Production....
Don't get your vicars in a twist
Another show bites the dust! And what a show it was....
Don't get your vicars in a twist. Written by Ann Gawthorpe and Lesley Bown. Produced and directed by Simon Mathews, ably assisted by members of The Bovey Tracey Players. Thank you to all those who supported us - we hope you enjoyed. See you at the next one!
What's new!
In April 2026, The Bovey Tracey Players staged 'Don't get your vicars in a twist' written by Ann Gawthorpe and Lesley Bown, and directed by Simon Mathews. Later this year (November 2026), Annaka Mota is directing a piece called 'Guilty' - a courtroom drama at the end of which the audience are invited to decide upon a verdict... Watch this space if you're interested; keep the dates free if you'd like to be involved?
In November 2025, The Bovey Tracey Players staged a Murder Mystery evening in the Phoenix Hall for the Probus group. A private event held in the Phoenix Hall, Bovey Tracey, the show was well received and has resulted in a second booking by the same group for November 2026.
If you'd like the Players to stage a murder mystery at your private function, please don't hesitate to get in touch! Use the contact details found on the website.
The committee of the Bovey Tracey Players continues to meet monthly. To contact the committee with any thoughts or ideas you may have, use the contact details further down this page to get in touch!
Suits you Sir! The Bovey Tracey Players has a wealth of costumes available for hire for only a reasonable donation to group funds. Get in touch if you have a special event you're interested in getting costumes for.
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.
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 was 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
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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.