Bradfordians Dramatic Society

06/09/2026

🚨 Volunteers Needed! 🚨
As many of you know we are lucky enough to have a large number of costumes that we regularly use for our own shows and also lend out to other societies. We are currently needing volunteers to help sort, catalogue, clean and repair these costumes to help us continue to put on the fantastic shows you all know and love.
If you are able to spare even an hour of your time over the next couple of months to help us with this huge task ahead, please contact us via DM.

25/07/2026

After the success of Twelfth Night, and with the excitement building for It's a Wonderful Life, The Bradfordians are also expanding our social activities for current and new members.

We are looking at putting on regular play readings as a chance for members to socialise and have the opportunity to enjoy exploring different works. These play readings will be free as a part of our membership, and of course any new members are welcome to sign up on the door as well.

Before we announce our first play reading we would love to hear any suggestions of plays you would like to read over the coming months.

We can’t wait to see you all at our first reading!

15/07/2026

This Thursday 7:30pm and Sunday 2pm at the Stumble Inn! See you there!

Got your tickets for Twelfth Night, yet? It’s showing up to be another smash! Here are some additional details for our auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life” which we are holding 7.30pm Thursday 16 July and 2pm Sunday 19 July upstairs at the Stumble Inn, in Bradford on Avon.

Performances

Performances are at St Margaret’s Hall in Bradford on Avon on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3, 4, 5 December in the evenings, with a possible matinee on the Saturday. You will need to be available from Sunday 29 November for the whole production week (evenings on week days from 6pm).

Rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday or Thursday evenings. We do bits on other days but we will fit this with folks’ availability.

The play is normally intended for four people to play multiple roles, but we want to give as many opportunities to people as possible. There are lots of parts to go around and we are also planning to incorporate some ensemble work. We have a maximum cast size in mind but are keen to offer as many people who audition the opportunity to participate as possible.

We haven’t confirmed exactly when we will start rehearsing yet. We will have a read through over the summer for cast, and we will begin rehearsing regularly at the beginning of September.

Auditioning

You do not need to prepare anything to audition, and you don’t need to come on both the Thursday and Sunday unless you really want to. The audition will be workshop in style and we suggest comfortable clothes that you can move freely in. You may be asked to read something, but our casting will be based on a number of different things. What I can tell you is that we value commitment and openness to giving things a go! Please bring a drink with you.

Children

There are a number of parts that can be played by children aged 8+ and we are keen to accommodate but we are a small production team and therefore, parents need to accompany under 18s to audition.

Getting there:

The Stumble Inn is part way up market street (BA15 1LL) in Bradford on Avon, about a ten minute walk from BoA railway station. There is limited on street parking nearby, and there are off street car parks at St. Margaret’s hall and the railway station, which are free on the Thursday night and 80p on the Sunday.

To register your interest or for any enquiries email [email protected]

See you there!

13/07/2026

Don’t forget we have our auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life” this week! Details below!

Got your tickets for Twelfth Night, yet? It’s showing up to be another smash! Here are some additional details for our auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life” which we are holding 7.30pm Thursday 16 July and 2pm Sunday 19 July upstairs at the Stumble Inn, in Bradford on Avon.

Performances

Performances are at St Margaret’s Hall in Bradford on Avon on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3, 4, 5 December in the evenings, with a possible matinee on the Saturday. You will need to be available from Sunday 29 November for the whole production week (evenings on week days from 6pm).

Rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday or Thursday evenings. We do bits on other days but we will fit this with folks’ availability.

The play is normally intended for four people to play multiple roles, but we want to give as many opportunities to people as possible. There are lots of parts to go around and we are also planning to incorporate some ensemble work. We have a maximum cast size in mind but are keen to offer as many people who audition the opportunity to participate as possible.

We haven’t confirmed exactly when we will start rehearsing yet. We will have a read through over the summer for cast, and we will begin rehearsing regularly at the beginning of September.

Auditioning

You do not need to prepare anything to audition, and you don’t need to come on both the Thursday and Sunday unless you really want to. The audition will be workshop in style and we suggest comfortable clothes that you can move freely in. You may be asked to read something, but our casting will be based on a number of different things. What I can tell you is that we value commitment and openness to giving things a go! Please bring a drink with you.

Children

There are a number of parts that can be played by children aged 8+ and we are keen to accommodate but we are a small production team and therefore, parents need to accompany under 18s to audition.

Getting there:

The Stumble Inn is part way up market street (BA15 1LL) in Bradford on Avon, about a ten minute walk from BoA railway station. There is limited on street parking nearby, and there are off street car parks at St. Margaret’s hall and the railway station, which are free on the Thursday night and 80p on the Sunday.

To register your interest or for any enquiries email [email protected]

See you there!

05/07/2026

Somewhere in the rehearsal room...

"Can we try that again?"

"No, enter from the other side."

“Speed up!"

"Perfect. Keep that."

Every production is shaped by hundreds of tiny decisions, and our director Simon Blacksell has been guiding us through every one of them.

We're getting very excited to share the results.

7-11 July 7.30pm
Tithe Barn

02/07/2026

Sir Toby & Sir Andrew
"Dost thou think because thou art virtuous there shall be no more cakes and ale?"

Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew Aguecheek are causing chaos in rehearsal and we wouldn't have it any other way.

If you enjoy comedy, confusion and the occasional spectacularly bad decision, Twelfth Night might just be your perfect summer evening.

7-11 July

7.30pm
Tithe Barn, Bradford on Avon

Book now at thebradfordians.com

30/06/2026

Got your tickets for Twelfth Night, yet? It’s showing up to be another smash! Here are some additional details for our auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life” which we are holding 7.30pm Thursday 16 July and 2pm Sunday 19 July upstairs at the Stumble Inn, in Bradford on Avon.

Performances

Performances are at St Margaret’s Hall in Bradford on Avon on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3, 4, 5 December in the evenings, with a possible matinee on the Saturday. You will need to be available from Sunday 29 November for the whole production week (evenings on week days from 6pm).

Rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday or Thursday evenings. We do bits on other days but we will fit this with folks’ availability.

The play is normally intended for four people to play multiple roles, but we want to give as many opportunities to people as possible. There are lots of parts to go around and we are also planning to incorporate some ensemble work. We have a maximum cast size in mind but are keen to offer as many people who audition the opportunity to participate as possible.

We haven’t confirmed exactly when we will start rehearsing yet. We will have a read through over the summer for cast, and we will begin rehearsing regularly at the beginning of September.

Auditioning

You do not need to prepare anything to audition, and you don’t need to come on both the Thursday and Sunday unless you really want to. The audition will be workshop in style and we suggest comfortable clothes that you can move freely in. You may be asked to read something, but our casting will be based on a number of different things. What I can tell you is that we value commitment and openness to giving things a go! Please bring a drink with you.

Children

There are a number of parts that can be played by children aged 8+ and we are keen to accommodate but we are a small production team and therefore, parents need to accompany under 18s to audition.

Getting there:

The Stumble Inn is part way up market street (BA15 1LL) in Bradford on Avon, about a ten minute walk from BoA railway station. There is limited on street parking nearby, and there are off street car parks at St. Margaret’s hall and the railway station, which are free on the Thursday night and 80p on the Sunday.

To register your interest or for any enquiries email [email protected]

See you there!

29/06/2026

The countdown is on...

After months of rehearsals, laughter, line-learning, costume fittings, set building and more cups of tea than we care to count, Twelfth Night is nearly here!

Join us at the beautiful Tithe Barn in Bradford on Avon for Shakespeare's most joyful comedy of mistaken identity, love and glorious confusion.

7-11 July
7.30pm
Tithe Barn, Bradford on Avon

Bring a picnic, enjoy the riverside setting, and spend an evening in Illyria with us.

Tickets available now at thebradfordians.com