ABOUT | Westoning Players - Central Bedfordshire drama

ABOUT WP

BOX OFFICE OPEN 19th Jan.

WP - Who We Are...
Westoning Players are a very sociable, friendly amateur dramatic group for adults with members from Westoning and surrounding areas of Central Bedfordshire. The group was formed in 1975. We endeavour to perform two productions a year, striving to include as many members as possible on stage and off. We are fortunate to have a pool of committed, skilled and willing members who are keenly involved in all aspects of Am-Dram theatre-craft. We welcome anyone who wants to join in, in whatever capacity. Get in touch or come on down...

WP - what we are...

Westoning Players is a "not-for-profit" Community drama group run by a committee, elected from our AGM at the start of each WP year. Anyone is welcome to attend... but only paid up members may vote at the AGM, or be onstage or work backstage during shows... So to join a fun leisure time performing arts group locally in Central Bedfordshire, come down to see us. We meet Thursdays at 7:30pm - 9:30pm @ Westoning Village Hall... COME ON DOWN!

WP - What We Do...
Like every amateur dramatic group we have a lot more "going on" than the 2 shows or events each year that our very loyal audience see on stage...

We are constantly looking for new (and old) plays to perform and there is a lot of "off-stage" activity to ensure that the group can perform twice a year. What do YOU want to perform with us???????

During the prior WP season (2024/25),

In November 2024 we performed the two 1-Act plays: “Airfield” & “Betrayal” [including a meal]
In May 2025 “Turning the Tables” presented some challenges with lots of food being consumed on stage…. Cold Yorkshire Pudding … YUMM; also swing doors to negotiate whilst holding trays of food and drink!
Our patrons continue to support us both financially and by regularly attending our productions. They are always very enthusiastic and enjoy our productions.
We had some play-readings... for fun... and a curry, a walk, and theatre trips...
We had a worrying moment when the “Great Flood of Westoning” hit last September… our shed was about a foot deep in muddy water, but fortunately we didn’t lose too much “stuff”.
Plus, we had some readings of possible future plays.

We welcome all adults who want to participate, in whatever capacity. Get in touch or come on down... one Thursday.

2025 AGM OF WP...

The 49th Annual General Meeting of the Westoning Players adult "not-for-profit" amateur drama group was held 11th September 2025 at 7:30pm at Westoning Village Hall.

15 persons attended. Apologies from 3 absentees.
2024 AGM minutes were signed and accepted.
All officers and committee members were re-elected. Julie Isard-Brown was elected.
WP now have 122 followers on Facebook plus a few on Instagram.
BTW: Any articles/photos for loading onto Social Media should be sent to James or Carys.
There is no change to annual subscriptions. £15 Adult (Full); £8 Yoff (16-21yo) or Associate members.
The WP designated charity for 2025/26 season is Local Diabetes UK Branch, £100 will be sent.
The local (Flitwick) food bank was accpted as charity for next year.