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Pratts Bottom Dramatic Society

Known locally as 'PBDS' and is a friendly society based in Pratts Bottom Village in Kent

Established in 1953 – Still Inspiring Today

LEADERSHIP TEAM

The PBDS leadership team is responsible for the general running and financial control of the society and artistic standards.

Our team:

Jack Holloway

Chairperson

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Anne Barber

Production Coordinator

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Fiona Gruneberg

Operations Coordinator

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Joy Jordan & Elizabeth

Artisitc Coordinator

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Bryony Da Silva

Head of Musical Direction

Jack Holloway

Head of Lighting and Sound

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Chloe Holloway

Head of Wardrobe and Wigs

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Amanda Shilstone

Deputy Head of Wardrobe and Wigs

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Current Vacancy

Head of Stage and Props

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Hannah Gruneberg

Head of Choreography

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Julie & Natalie

Cast Representation Manager

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Gemma Stevens

Head of Events and Social

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Gemma Stevens

Marketing Manager

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Richard Kerlogue

Front of House Manager

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Current Vacancy

Safeguarding Manager

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Barry Fitzgerald

Village Hall Rep

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Bryony Da Silva

Head of Finance

Current Vacancy

Secretary

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AGM Nominations Link:

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Upcoming Events

Pratts Stock

3rd July @ 4.30pm

The Unfriend By Steven Moffat

21st - 23rd May 2026

Theatre Kids Summer School

27th July - 30th July 2026

Murder Mystery

17th - 19th September 2026

Mother Goose by Kai Bailey

28th January 2027 - 6th February 2027

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PBDS are all set up and ready at Pratts Bottom May Fete today. Come along and try your luck on our tin can alley. Exciting prizes to be won

PBDS are all set up and ready at Pratts Bottom May Fete today. Come along and try your luck on our tin can alley. Exciting prizes to be won

🎭 Meet the cast of The Unfriend!

We’re excited to introduce the talented cast bringing Steven Moffat’s brilliantly funny comedy to the stage for Pratts Bottom Dramatic Society. From awkward encounters to outrageous misunderstandings, this fantastic group of characters is guaranteed to keep audiences laughing all evening!

Swipe through to meet the cast and the characters they’ll be playing.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now, so make sure you book your seats for what promises to be a hilarious night at the theatre.

Book here: https://www.ticketsource.com/pratts-bottom-dramatic-society

🎭 Meet the cast of The Unfriend!

We’re excited to introduce the talented cast bringing Steven Moffat’s brilliantly funny comedy to the stage for Pratts Bottom Dramatic Society. From awkward encounters to outrageous misunderstandings, this fantastic group of characters is guaranteed to keep audiences laughing all evening!

Swipe through to meet the cast and the characters they’ll be playing.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now, so make sure you book your seats for what promises to be a hilarious night at the theatre.

Book here: https://www.ticketsource.com/pratts-bottom-dramatic-society

🎭✨ WE ARE THILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR PANTO FOR 2027 IS MOTHER GOOSE✨🎭

Pratts Bottom Dramatics Society are delighted to announce auditions for our 2027 pantomime…

🐣 MOTHER GOOSE 🐣
By Kei Bailey

Join us for a magical adventure packed with comedy, music, mayhem and plenty of panto fun! 🌟

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, we’d love to see you at auditions.

📖 Panto Read-Through
🗓 Sunday 5th July 2026
🕑 2:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Pratts Bottom Primary School

🎭 Auditions
🗓 Monday 6th July 2026
🕢 7:30pm – 10:00pm
📍 Pratts Bottom Primary School

🎭 Auditions
🗓 Monday 13th July 2026
🕢 7:30pm – 10:00pm
📍 Pratts Bottom Village Hall

🌟 All experience levels welcome
🎶 Performers, singers & comedians encouraged
😂 Classic pantomime fun for everyone!

For more information visit:
🌐 www.prattsbottomdramatics.com

#MotherGoose #Pantomime #PBDS #CommunityTheatre #Auditions KentTheatre PrattsBottom MusicalTheatre Panto2027

🎭✨ WE ARE THILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR PANTO FOR 2027 IS MOTHER GOOSE✨🎭

Pratts Bottom Dramatics Society are delighted to announce auditions for our 2027 pantomime…

🐣 MOTHER GOOSE 🐣
By Kei Bailey

Join us for a magical adventure packed with comedy, music, mayhem and plenty of panto fun! 🌟

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, we’d love to see you at auditions.

📖 Panto Read-Through
🗓 Sunday 5th July 2026
🕑 2:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Pratts Bottom Primary School

🎭 Auditions
🗓 Monday 6th July 2026
🕢 7:30pm – 10:00pm
📍 Pratts Bottom Primary School

🎭 Auditions
🗓 Monday 13th July 2026
🕢 7:30pm – 10:00pm
📍 Pratts Bottom Village Hall

🌟 All experience levels welcome
🎶 Performers, singers & comedians encouraged
😂 Classic pantomime fun for everyone!

For more information visit:
🌐 www.prattsbottomdramatics.com

#MotherGoose #Pantomime #PBDS #CommunityTheatre #Auditions KentTheatre PrattsBottom MusicalTheatre Panto2027

🎭✨ STEP RIGHT UP! ✨🎭

Join PBDS Theatre Kids for our Greatest Showman themed Summer School — a full week of singing, dancing, acting and circus magic! 🎪

📍 All Souls Church, Rushmore Hill, Pratts Bottom
📅 Monday 27th July – Friday 31st July 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 3:00pm daily

👧 School Years 1–7
⭐ Ages 13+ can join as Youth Helpers, Dance Captains & Assistants

🎤 Learn songs inspired by The Greatest Showman
🎪 Circus skills workshops
💄 Stage makeup sessions
🌟 Confidence building & teamwork

🎉 End of week performance:
Friday at 2:30pm for family & friends!

💷 Prices (per week):
£135 per child
£125 siblings

🎟️ Reserve your space on our website now!

✨ This is where you belong. ✨

#PBDS #TheatreKids #SummerSchool #GreatestShowman #KidsTheatre PerformingArts PrattsBottom HolidayClub StageStars

🎭✨ STEP RIGHT UP! ✨🎭

Join PBDS Theatre Kids for our Greatest Showman themed Summer School — a full week of singing, dancing, acting and circus magic! 🎪

📍 All Souls Church, Rushmore Hill, Pratts Bottom
📅 Monday 27th July – Friday 31st July 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 3:00pm daily

👧 School Years 1–7
⭐ Ages 13+ can join as Youth Helpers, Dance Captains & Assistants

🎤 Learn songs inspired by The Greatest Showman
🎪 Circus skills workshops
💄 Stage makeup sessions
🌟 Confidence building & teamwork

🎉 End of week performance:
Friday at 2:30pm for family & friends!

💷 Prices (per week):
£135 per child
£125 siblings

🎟️ Reserve your space on our website now!

✨ This is where you belong. ✨

#PBDS #TheatreKids #SummerSchool #GreatestShowman #KidsTheatre PerformingArts PrattsBottom HolidayClub StageStars

News just in! We have auditions for our next show coming up!

Directed by: Bex Martin & Elizabeth Collins

Dates:

Read-through 31st May 2026 2pm till 5pm @ Pratts Bottom Village Hall

Auditions 1st June 2026 7.30 till 10pm @ Pratts Bottom Village Hall

We are excited to announce auditions for our upcoming murder mystery dinner experience, set to be performed this September.

Set in a community college, Class War invites audiences into a world of secrets, scandals, and suspense — where the actors will plant clues and interact directly with guests to help them uncover whodunnit!

This is a highly interactive production, offering performers the chance to fully immerse themselves in character while engaging with the audience throughout the evening.

What We’re Looking For:

Actors who are confident, creative, and ready to embrace a dynamic performance style.

You will need to be able to:

Stay in character for extended periodsImprovise confidently during audience interaction

Deliver strong comedic timing, including dark humour

This is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself as a performer and be part of a collaborative, engaging theatrical experience.

News just in! We have auditions for our next show coming up!

Directed by: Bex Martin & Elizabeth Collins

Dates:

Read-through 31st May 2026 2pm till 5pm @ Pratts Bottom Village Hall

Auditions 1st June 2026 7.30 till 10pm @ Pratts Bottom Village Hall

We are excited to announce auditions for our upcoming murder mystery dinner experience, set to be performed this September.

Set in a community college, Class War invites audiences into a world of secrets, scandals, and suspense — where the actors will plant clues and interact directly with guests to help them uncover whodunnit!

This is a highly interactive production, offering performers the chance to fully immerse themselves in character while engaging with the audience throughout the evening.

What We’re Looking For:

Actors who are confident, creative, and ready to embrace a dynamic performance style.

You will need to be able to:

Stay in character for extended periodsImprovise confidently during audience interaction

Deliver strong comedic timing, including dark humour

This is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself as a performer and be part of a collaborative, engaging theatrical experience.

Lights, laughter, and a lot of hard work behind the scenes.

Rehearsals for The Unfriend are in full swing, and things are coming together brilliantly! From perfecting every line to bringing our set to life piece by piece, the energy has been incredible.

We can’t wait to share it all with you when the curtain rises 21–23 May. It’s shaping up to be something special!

Don’t miss out - grab your tickets now: https://www.ticketsource.com/pratts-bottom-dramatic-society 🎟️

Lights, laughter, and a lot of hard work behind the scenes.

Rehearsals for The Unfriend are in full swing, and things are coming together brilliantly! From perfecting every line to bringing our set to life piece by piece, the energy has been incredible.

We can’t wait to share it all with you when the curtain rises 21–23 May. It’s shaping up to be something special!

Don’t miss out - grab your tickets now: https://www.ticketsource.com/pratts-bottom-dramatic-society 🎟️

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