• Patience
  • Silas Marner
  • The Government Inspector
  • The Merry Widow
  • Patience
  • Silas Marner
  • Murder on the Nile
  • Lucky Stiff
  • Separate Tables
  • Salad Days
  • The Matchgirls
  • The Government Inspector
  • The Mikado

Remembering Derrick Graham

Long-serving BODS member and former President Derrick Graham has sadly passed away, at the age of 93. Seen here at a celebration of his 90th birthday, Derrick was involved both backstage and as a performer in many productions from the 1970s onwards In addition to his career in architecture, Derrick was also well known as a theatre reviewer for the Surrey Mirror, for his interest in vintage cars (he was President of the Trojan Owners Club) and his inexhaustible store of theatrical props - many of which he himself had made. He lost his wife Diane, who had also been an active BODS member, in 2014 (pictured here together)

Next event

BODS 90th Anniversary

To celebrate 90 years since the very first production, we present BITS and BODS 13-16 May 2026, featuring a selection of music and drama from many shows since 1936. Directed by Alison Cooper and Diane Mayall (with musical director Ian Stone) there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved. Rehearsals will be starting in January 2026, initially on Tuesdays in the back room at the village hall. Please contact us if you'd like more information