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Book your tickets now for our November amateur production of Cinderella by Warren McWilliams.

Showing at the Elmcroft Community Centre from 28 – 29 November 2025

This enchanting production promises to capture the magic, humour, and warmth of this timeless story. Join Cinderella, her lovable friend Buttons, the fabulously awful Ugly Sisters, and a host of larger-than-life characters as she goes from rags to riches and proves that kindness, courage, and the perfect pair of shoes can change your life!

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic, mayhem, and merry mischief of Cinderella… where dreams really do come true!

Tickets from £10. Family Tickets available

Auditions for this November’s pantomime Cinderella have officially ended, and the cast has been selected! After an exciting round of auditions, the creative team is thrilled to announce a talented group of performers who will bring this beloved and magical fairy-tale to life on stage.

This enchanting production showing at the Elmcroft Centre in Cheam promises to capture the magic, humour, and warmth of this timeless story. Audiences of all ages can expect to enjoy some dazzling costumes, unforgettable musical numbers, and most importantly have a ball!

Cast:
Cinderella Lorren Reader
Buttons Harriet Buckingham
Chantelle Connor Arnold
Jordan Alan Honey
Prince Joel Picket
Dandini Jacquie Yorke
Fairy Godmother Hayley Sponder
Herald Glynnis Morgan
Baroness Tracy Siner
Baron Hugh Jones
King Martin Phillips
Queen Katy Dowden
Grabbit Ian McDonald
Scarper/Barkeep Alice de Brunner
Ghost Hayley Sponder

We are pleased to officially announce that WPDS’ new chairman is Des Wilby. At this years AGM Des was elected unanimously to the post. He has been a WPDS member for 12 years and has been the committee member for publicity since 2019. He is also currently a NODA rep for the London area.

Our annual awards for acting, backstage and outstanding overall contribution also took place during the AGM.

The John Pagan Award for acting was presented to Luke Buckingham for an outstanding performance as Arnold in the April 2025 production of Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘Improbable Fiction’.

The Ken Smith Trophy for backstage was presented to Hugh Jones for his set design and lighting work during the year.

Finally, in his last duty as Acting Chairman, Hugh presented the Tony Parfitt Cup, awarded by the Chairman to the person who, in their opinion, has made an outstanding overall contribution to the society, to Caroline Tuson.

Enjoy a Panto? Why not take part in WPDS’ upcoming production of Cinderella.

We are holding auditions on Friday 22 August and Tuesday 26 August from 8pm – 10.30pm. These will take place at the Elmcroft Community Centre in North Cheam.

Want to be involved, but prefer to be behind the scenes? There will also be numerous backstage roles to be filled.

For more information please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.

WPDS is delighted to announce our festive 2025 magical pantomime Cinderella!

Get ready to cheer, boo, laugh, and sing along as WPDS brings this heart-warming story to Worcester Park with performances on 28 & 29 November. Cinderella promises to be a sparkling production packed with all the classic panto ingredients: hilarious comedy, outrageous costumes, show-stopping songs, and just a touch of fairy dust…

Join Cinderella, her lovable friend Buttons, the fabulously awful Ugly Sisters, and a host of larger-than-life characters as she goes from rags to riches and proves that kindness, courage, and the perfect pair of shoes can change your life!

Showing at the Elmcroft Community Centre, North Cheam
Sat 28 Nov at 7.30pm
Fri 29 Nov at 2pm & 5.30pm

We would like to confirm that for the foreseeable future WPDS will stage all productions at the Elmcroft Community Centre in North Cheam.

Following the announcement by NESCOT that the Adrian Mann Theatre will no longer be made available for outside hire, WPDS is now firmly established in staging all our productions in the Colin Peel Hall at the Elmcroft Community Centre. These include our two major shows, usually in April and November.

The Elmcroft community Centre is where we are based and meet to rehearse our shows. It is also where we put on our more relaxed 1-Act play productions.

Join us for the same quality shows at a more intimate venue.

Our latest summer 1-Act play production is coming soon on 25 and 26 July. This promises to be an entertaining show with an evening performance on the Friday and a matinee on the Saturday at the Elmcroft Community Centre.

Enjoy a mixture of plays, both traditional and modern, with a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The plays will be performed by several of our more familiar faces alongside a number of our newer members who will be treading the boards with us for the first time.

The Colin Peel Hall will be set out in our usual cafe format with groups of chairs around tables and refreshments will be available during the interval at the licensed bar/kitchen.

Book your seats today and join us for a relaxed and exciting evening of entertainment.

Our cast and their characters for Improbable Fiction by Alan Ayckbourn.

Showing at the Elmcroft Community Centre from 25 – 26 April 2025.

Cast:
Arnold Hassock Luke Buckingham
Joe Bales Alan Honey
Grace Sims Sharon Betts
Vivvi Dickens Jacquie Yorke
Clem Pepp Joel Pickett
Breves Winterton Steve Simmonds
Ilsa Wolby Alice de Brunner

Worcester Park Dramatic Society’s April production will be ‘Improbable Fiction’ by Alan Ayckbourn.

Connor Arnold is directing this zany, imaginative play, which is again taking place at the Elmcroft Community Centre (Colin Peel Hall), North Cheam SM3 9AB

Showing for 3 performances from 25 – 26 April

We are now completely sold out for all three performances of Sleeping Beauty by Warren McWilliams. Sorry to all those hoping to pick up a late ticket to see the show.

A big thank you to all for your support and we hope everyone coming to see us enjoys themselves as much as the cast!