The Phoenix Players are a well established amateur dramatics group based in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire who have been running since 1945. We have performed many plays, pantomimes and musical shows over the years from whodunits through to farces, comedies and classic drama, from well known scripts to those written by our own members.
Our Next Shows
Christmas Cracker
13-14 December 2025
Get ready for a festive night of songs, sketches, and fun for everyone with The Phoenix Players’ Christmas Cracker! Packed with laughter, show-stopping tunes, and plenty of seasonal sparkle, it’s the ultimate feel-good variety show to kick off your Christmas celebrations. Join the Phoenix family for an evening of merriment that’s guaranteed to leave you smiling long after the curtain falls.
Where?
Tiddington Community Centre, Tiddington Road, Stratford Upon Avon
CV37 7AZ
When?
13-14 December 2025 at 19:30
Hercules – The Panto!
January 2026
Join Hercules on a Laugh-Out-Loud Mythical Adventure in This Unmissable Family Pantomime!
Get ready for a side-splitting, heartwarming journey as Hercules, the legendary demigod and son of Zeus, takes centre stage in this action-packed pantomime! When Zeus’s mighty lightning bolt is stolen by the devious Hades, Hercules must brave a series of outrageous challenges to save Mount Olympus from chaos.
Filled with laugh-out-loud training disasters, unexpected twists, and larger-than-life characters, this family-friendly theatre show delivers epic fun and unforgettable entertainment. Along the way, Hercules discovers that real strength lies not just in muscles—but in teamwork, loyalty, and quick thinking.
Perfect for audiences of all ages, this modern twist on Greek mythology promises non-stop laughs, dazzling costumes, and feel-good fun for the whole family.
Where?
Methodist Church Hall, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon,
CV37 6BG
When?
29-31 January 2026 at 19:30 with 14:30 Matinée on Saturday 31st January.
Book Tickets
You can book your tickets online below, request a friendly call-back via our contact form, or go old-school and ring our delightful Box Office hero, Fiona, on 07795 474074. Feeling lucky? You can even try your chances on the door (if we’ve not sold out!). Just a gentle reminder – all tickets are sold subject to our T&C’s.
Who are the Phoenix Players?
Productions
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The Phoenix Players are a long-running amateur dramatics group based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. We’ve been quietly doing what we love since 1945, creating performances that bring people together – whether that’s on stage, backstage, or in the audience. We’re members of NODA, and you can see our show reports on their website.
Over the years, we’ve put on a wide variety of productions – from pantomimes and comedies to whodunits, musicals, and the occasional classic drama. Some of our shows come from well-known scripts, while others have been written by our own members, giving us the chance to share original stories with our community.
At our heart, we’re a group of people who enjoy making theatre happen. We welcome newcomers of all experience levels and backgrounds – whether you want to act, help behind the scenes, or just be part of something creative and fun.
We’re always learning, always improving, and always looking forward to the next curtain call.
We love to welcome new members to our team, both on the stage and also behind the scenes. The jobs of director, stage manager, lighting, sound, backstage, props, costumes and front of house are all as important to a show as the actors up on the stage.
You can see more pictures from our past shows and how much fun we have in our Gallery.
Set – Hey Day
Cast & Crew of “Robin Hood”
Cast of “Death Us Do Part”
Cast of “Zorro – The Panto!”