Our yearly AGM will on the 22nd June at 7.30 in the Village Hall. The PBDS leadership team is responsible for the general running and financial control of the society and artistic standards and you have the opportunity to apply for any role on the team. We have the following roles available to apply for: Chairman Production Coordinator Operations Coordinator Artistic Coordinator Head of Musical Direction Head of Lighting and Sound Head of Wardrobe and Wigs Head of Stage and P

Rehearsals for our upcoming production of The Unfriend are going really well, and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic show. This marks an exciting milestone for PBDS as we continue to expand beyond our much-loved panto and explore new types of productions. Even more excitingly, the play is being entered into the Kent Theatre Festival—an amazing opportunity for our group, especially with 18 entries this year. We would love to see as many friendly faces in the audience as possibl

Directed by: Bex Martin & Elizabeth Collins We are excited to announce auditions for our upcoming murder mystery dinner experience, set to be performed this September. Set in a community college, Class War invites audiences into a world of secrets, scandals, and suspense — where the actors will plant clues and interact directly with guests to help them uncover whodunnit! This is a highly interactive production, offering performers the chance to fully immerse themselves in cha

AUDITION NOTICE – MOTHER GOOSE We are delighted to announce next years panto will be Mother Goose Directed by Sabrina Bell Read-through: 5th July 2026 - 2.00pm till 5pm @ Pratts Bottom Primary School Auditions 6th July 2026 - 7.30pm till 10.00pm @ Pratts Bottom Primary School Auditions 13th July 2026 - 7.30pm till 10.00pm @ Pratts Bottom Village Hall https://www.prattsbottomdramatics.com/auditions

This September, we’re excited to launch our brand-new Monday evening sessions for young performers. Each session will include: An hour of dance, exploring movement, technique, and expression An hour of drama, focusing on acting, storytelling, and character work Throughout the term, students will develop a wide range of skills, including: Stagecraft – building confidence and performance technique Musical theatre – combining singing, movement, and acting Stage make-up and c

Dear Members and Friends, Welcome to the Pratts Bottom Dramatics Spring Newsletter As we head into another busy and exciting season at Pratts Bottom Dramatic Society, we’re delighted to share what’s coming up over the next few months. There are plenty of ways to get involved — on stage, behind the scenes, or simply by coming along and supporting. The Unfriend by Steven Mofatt TICKETS NOW ON SALE We are delighted to announce that this year PBDS will be entering a play into t

Pratts Bottom Dramatics Society is preparing to step into the spotlight this year as it takes part in the Full Length Drama Festival organised by the Kent Drama Association. The society will present The Unfriend , a dark comedy by acclaimed British writer Steven Moffat, published in association with leading theatre publisher Nick Hern Books. The play centres on a respectable suburban couple whose chance holiday friendship spirals into increasingly uncomfortable and chaotic c

Dear Members and Friends, Welcome to the Pratts Bottom Dramatics Valentines Newsletter As we head into another busy and exciting season at Pratts Bottom Dramatic Society, we’re delighted to share what’s coming up over the next few months. There are plenty of ways to get involved — on stage, behind the scenes, or simply by coming along and supporting. Our pantomime Sleeping Beauty has just completed its very first two-week run, and we couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve ach

Just look at these numbers from our latest pantomime Sleeping Beauty… 1 Spinning Wheel 2 Red Dragon’s eyes 3 Fairy Wands 5 Smoke machines 6 Bubble machines 9 Adjustments by costume to Dame Nanny Nightnurse’s bra 12 Scenes 17 Songs 19+ Weeks of rehearsals 30 Members of the cast 45 Touch ups to Dame Nanny Nightnurse’s lipstick 48 Pantos in total from PBDS so far 57 People in the show team 58 Amazing lights 78 Props 135 Tiles on the turret roof 142 Sound cues 473

So now I move onto the all-important thank yous. Seriously though, before anyone goes anywhere, I want to take some time to say thank you. Because what you’ve seen tonight didn’t just appear. This show exists because of a ridiculous amount of teamwork, creativity, patience, and people saying “yes” when they could have said I’ll pass! Firstly I would like to welcome our new members, Josh, Bex, Clark, Luca, Annie, Tia, Josh and Thomas. It’s really important that we are const