• BITS and BODS
  • Silas Marner
  • The Government Inspector
  • The Merry Widow
  • BITS and BODS
  • 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

Christmas Carol, December 2026

We plan to present a version of Charles Dickens 'A Christmas Carol' as a play with carols, adapted and directed by Gail Lowe. Performances will be 2-5 Dec (Saturday matinee only) at St Michael's church Betchworth, and auditions are 14 & 21 July in the back room at the village hall. There are many smaller parts available and if you're interested but weren't able to make the intro evening then please contact us