Ecclesfield Priory Players is an amateur theatre group presenting three productions a year in our own EPPiC Theatre.
Our Society was formed by 6 local people on 29th September 1932. We think we are the oldest drama group in Sheffield.
For 90 years the audience have seen nearly 400 members perform nearly 200 plays and many other productions. Unseen by the audience even more members have built the sets and painted scenery, controlled sound, and lighting, prompted, sourced furniture and props. mashed tea, maintained the theatre, designed publicity, provided administration and IT support, and together even built the EPPiC Theatre.
Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings members enjoy the production process and the social interaction and friendships. It is easy for you to become part of our group. Just visit the theatre for a chat or you can telephone or email us
We are a friendly group offering a warm welcome to new members. We welcome all, whether experienced in the theatre or completely new to it. Ecclesfield Priory Players believe that for a successful production, the backstage jobs are just as important as the onstage roles.
Like many theatre groups we ALWAYS have need of more members so that we can perform a larger selection of plays with a different mix of characters. Experience is not essential as you can take on roles at your own pace in your own comfort zone. If you are interested in helping backstage and front of house then you only need enthusiasm and experience will follow. After 90 years our enthusiastic members want to continue being a part of the community bringing entertainment and friendship and a place to feel at home.
Our very varied range of skills and enthusiasm fit together to make a circle which can just get bigger the more members we have. No one is on the outside.
The EPPiC Theatre is owned and managed by Ecclesfield Priory Players.
The EPPIC Theatre name was chosen to create the vision of Ecclesfield Priory Players in the Community.
The EPPiC Theatre...
...was created with the hope that it would be well used by others and of course the income helps to cover the running costs.
...has been hired by The High Green Musical Theatre Group for their rehearsals and productions since 1989.
...can be hired with stage and lighting facilities by touring groups and individual performances - please contact for details.
...offers facilities for the local community for society meetings and events - please contact for details.
A member of the Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain
Tuesday to Saturday 14-18 February 2023 Curtain 7.30pm
Four Radio Plays Ecclesfield Priory Players
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Tuesday to Friday 16-19 May 2023 Curtain 7.30pm
The Stranger by Agatha Christie Ecclesfield Priory Players
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Tuesday to Saturday 10-14 October 2023 Curtain 7.30pm
Key for Two a comedy by Ray Cooney and Dave Freeman
Ecclesfield Priory Players
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Friday 20th Otober 2023 Curtain 7.30pm
The Cavern Beat Club starring The Fabs
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8 April - 3 June - 5 August - 4 November - 2 December 2023
Saturdays 10.45am to noon
EPPiC Open Theatre Coffee and Chords
Free entertainment in the lounge
John Snook singing a cappella will be joined by friends in our regular musical experience.
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Tuesday to Saturday 13-17 June 2023
The Addams Family Musical High Green Musical Theatre Group
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Monday to Saturday 4- 9 December 2023
A Pantomime Snow White High Green Musical Theatre Group
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Thursday and Friday 13 and 14 July 2023
Flight 133 Ecclesfield School
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Saturday 2 September 2023 11am to noon.
Play On Words John Snook, our regular folk singer, will be hosting a speaking event.
Everyone is welcome to come and read a poem, a monologue, or anything.
It is aimed at those who would like to perform, but do not yet feel confident enough to sing.
Being a theatrical group, it is hoped that people will be willing to come and “Say Their Piece”.
Pieces do not have to be learned, they can be read and be 1 to 3 minutes in length.
Free entertainment in the lounge.
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Sunday 19 November 2023
Harmony Music School - Ecclesfield
Annual Student performances in aid of Charity
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Tuesday 12 December 2023 7.30pm
Chapeltown Silver Prize Band Concert
Sherry and Mince Pies mmmmmm
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Sunday 17 December
Ecco Theatre Arts Annual Concert.
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13.02.24 - 17.02.24
Three one act plays by Agatha Christie. The Rats. The Wasps Nest. The Patient.
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