The Shirley Players

09/05/2026

🎭 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎭
The Brownies want a sleepover. The badminton crowd want their game. Leonard's setting up slides for his talk on steam locomotives. And somewhere in the chaos, a very hopeless pantomime is trying to get on its feet…
"Out of Focus" by Peter Gordon — a riotous comedy about amateur dramatics gone gloriously wrong. Mistaken bookings, bruised egos, marital meltdowns and one truly terrible Cinderella. If you've ever sat through a village hall production, you'll recognise every single one of them. 😂
📍 Shirley Parish Hall
📅 Fri 15th May, 8pm | Sat 16th May, 3pm matinee
🎟️ Just £10
👉 Book now: ticketsource.co.uk/shirleyplayers
☎️ Box Office: 0333 666 3366
Doors open 30 mins before. Bring friends, bring a sense of humour — and tell us in the comments which character you reckon you'd be! 👇

06/05/2026

13/04/2026

Ever wanted to see how the theatre magic actually happens? ✨

Our production is hitting the stage on May 15th and 16th, and we are looking for some extra hands backstage to help us pull it off! You do not need to be a seasoned theatre pro to join us—if you are reliable, willing to help, and want to have a lot of fun, you will fit right in.

We rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays, along with a couple of Sunday sessions. Even if you can't make every single rehearsal, we would still love to hear from you.

Comment below or message us to get involved. We'd love to welcome you to the team! 👋🎭

22/11/2025

🎄 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🎄
Last night’s audience were in stitches - and we’re doing it all again TONIGHT at 8pm!

A few tickets still available for the Farndale ladies’ hilarious take on A Christmas Carol. Expect festive chaos, theatrical disasters, and non-stop laughs! 🎭

🎟️ Grab tickets now: ticketsource.co.uk/shirleyplayers
Or pay at the door (card only)

📍 Shirley Parish Hall, 8pm (doors 7:30pm)

Don’t miss out on the perfect Saturday night entertainment!

Photo credit: Sasha Cherry

15/11/2025

🎄 Last chance for festive laughs, Shirley! 🎄

The Shirley Players present A CHRISTMAS CAROL next weekend - but not as you know it! Watch the wonderfully chaotic Farndale Avenue Townswomen's Guild tackle Dickens with hilarious results.

Expect costume disasters, forgotten lines, and seasonal mayhem that'll have the whole family in stitches!

📅 Fri 21 & Sat 22 Nov. - Doors at 7:30pm
📍 Shirley Parish Hall
🎟️ £10 - Book now: ticketsource.co.uk/shirleyplayers

Perfect festive fun on your doorstep! 🎭

Buy tickets for Shirley Players Amateur Dramatics Society's upcoming events. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

22/05/2025

👻 She's waiting for you at Shirley Parish Hall... 👻
Tomorrow night, "Ghost Writer" comes to life! This haunting comedy thriller follows Edward, a playwright who's lost his words since his wife Ruby's tragic death. But on the anniversary of her passing, some very unexpected visitors might just help him find his voice again.
🎭 GHOST WRITER
📅 Tomorrow & Saturday, 23rd & 24th May
⏰ 8:00 PM (doors 7:30 PM)
📍 Shirley Parish Hall
🎟️ £10 - Book now: ticketsource.co.uk/shirleyplayers
Warning: Contains supernatural shenanigans and enough laughs to wake the dead!