Octopus is an award winning, welcoming, supportive, inclusive and sociable drama group based in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. Since 1971, we have been entertaining our town with a selection of Pantomime, Drama and Comedy productions.
Take a look at our next production starting 13th January 2027, Finding Dopey, and our rich back catalogue of productions here.
Finding Dopey
Octopus Drama Group’s upcoming pantomime ‘Finding Dopey’ will be performed 13th to 16 th January 2027 at Christ the King Hall in Castle Street, Thornbury. Written by Heather Cain who is also jointly directing with Abi McManus (both members of Octopus Drama Group) this pantomime is set to be another crowd pleaser.
Tickets go on general sale on Saturday 5 th December at Rosie & Rex gift shop, 32 High Street, Thornbury. Tickets £10 for adults and £8 for children under 18 can be purchased Wednesday to Saturday 9am – 4.30pm.
Dates: Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th January 2027
Times: Wed to Fri 7.30 pm, Sat 11 am and 2.30 pm
Octopus nominated for NODA South West Award – 2025!
Octopus were nominated for the NODA Best Small Pantomime South West award for our Production Alice’s Adventures in Pantoland, written and directed by Alison Bagnall. Congratulations Alison, it was a wonderful pantomime that sold out in just a few hours!
