Who we are
Octopus is a very welcoming, supportive and social group.
If you harbour any ambitions to perform on/or behind the stage then please contact us. We would love to hear from you, no previous experience needed.
It’s social, it’s fun and just having a go is exciting!
Utilise your skills or maybe learn a new one – Lighting, Sound, Stage management, Stage building, Acting, Writing, Costume, Make-Up, Props.
What we do
We aim to produce two shows a year:
- January – Pantomime Time!
- June – Play usually a Comedy or Farce
and some hilarious social evenings!
We perform our shows in the Christ the King Church Hall, Castle Street, in Thornbury and rehearsals are on Sundays and Wednesdays
History
Octopus was conceived in 1971 as a multi-denominational society which would bring people of the Thornbury area together for a range of social activities – the tentacles of the octopus. Of these tentacles only the drama group remains but this has exceeded all expectations.
Octopus Drama Group’s first pantomime Aladdin was written by a local school teacher, Joe Dunthorne, and performed in December 1971 and over forty other pantomimes have followed. In 1979 our first play Off the Hook was produced and over thirty-five plays have played to virtually full houses ever since. In 1991 our first Music Hall was introduced to Thornbury and has been followed every year since with an October Show and all proceeds, which have totalled over £25,000, have been donated to charities both local and national.
Want to know more
Further information about Octopus Drama Group can be obtained from
- the website, facebook and X
- Karen Gill, our Secretary, on 01454 413783
- Completing the Contact Us form