Our next production!
Don't get your Vicars
in a twist!
The Scout Hut, Bovey Tracey
April 16th - 18th 2026
Directed by Simon Mathews
Following a difficult year (2025), The Bovey Tracey Players are proud to present ' Don't get your vicars in a twist!' written by Ann Gawthorpe and Lesley Bown. Set in the 1990's when women were first ordained to the priesthood, the show follows the hapless George as he attempts to hold a murder mystery weekend in Kingsford Vicarage, the proceeds of which are to pay for his daughter's wedding. Needless to say, nothing goes exactly to plan!
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Tickets are £12 available by clicking the link on the 'What's on' page or from Bovey Larder in the centre of town. Looking forward to seeing you before too long!
What's new!
In November 2025, The Bovey Tracey Players staged a Murder Mystery evening in the Phoenix Hall for the Probus group. A private event held in the Phoenix Hall, Bovey Tracey, the show was well received and has resulted in a second booking by the same group for November 2026.
If you'd like the Players to stage a murder mystery at your private function, please don't hesitate to get in touch! Use the contact details found on the website.
Suits you Sir! The Bovey Tracey Players can now lend costumes from a collection built up over the last 50 years. Click here for further details
In April 2026, The Bovey Tracey Players is proud to bring you, 'Don't get your vicars in a twist' written by Ann Gawthorpe and Lesley Bown, and directed by Simon Mathews. The play is cast but if you're interested in helping out building the set, backstage on the night or front of house, please get in touch using the contact details below. Thank you.
The committee of the Bovey Tracey Players continues to meet monthly, as does our 'Pint and Play' group. To contact the committee with any thoughts or ideas you may have, or to join our 'Pint and Play' group, use the contact details further down this page to get in touch!
Our 2025 performance...
'Of Pints and Plays'
With contributions written by Chris Gibson & Sam Walker, Rupert Haigh, Lou Treleaven and Jean McConnell.
The Bovey Tracey Players, a community theatre group since 1971, offers a unique experience to Bovey Tracey residents with various performances, including plays and murder mysteries. Our group was founded by a team of dedicated individuals who share a common love for the arts. We are based in Bovey Tracey, South Devon and host a variety of events year-round, always welcoming new members to join in the fun.
Our productions are staged in Bovey Tracey and its surroundings, generally in April and October. There's a lot of work done before they're ready as you can see! These pictures are taken from a performance of several short plays and a radio play staged in September 2025 at the Whisky Distillery, Bovey Tracey.
As you know by now, 2025 has been an 'annus horribilis' for the Players. We lost the Dolphin - it's still not re-opened - and finding a venue to do anything has been an uphill struggle. Our sincere thanks to Greg Millar at the Whisky Distillery for allowing us to stage 'Of Pints and Plays' - a collection of short plays and a radio play that we presented for one night only, Wednesday 24th September 2025.
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We are particularly grateful to Benthan Pendlebury who interrupted a busy country-wide schedule to host the event. (see inset top right)
Murder Mystery...
In May 2024, the BOVEY TRACEY Players staged a murder mystery in the Dolphin Hotel. Tickets were priced at £29/person which included a welcome drink, a three course meal and of course. the entertainment.
Our next Murder Mystery was staged in the Phoenix Hall in November 2025.. If you'd like to be involved in a Murder Mystery in Spring 2026, use the contact form below and write your message FAO Mark Godwin. Hoping to see you there!
Our Rogues' Gallery
Christmas party 2024
Our thanks to Bim Photography for permission to display our rogues' gallery
Skittles evening Nov 2024
Spring Workshops 2024
Theatre Trips
Special Events
Workshops
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Play
Murder Mystery
Support Us
Registered Charity no. 1108788
The Bovey Tracey Players became a registered charity in 2005 and continues to exist as a registered charity seeking funds to further the involvement of the community in drama productions.
​We raise funds for a worthy charity each year. This year, we're raising funds for BOVEY TRACEY Youth Café. By supporting us you are helping others as well as enjoying and sharing The BOVEY TRACEY Players entertainment.