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History

The Quince Players were founded on June 19th 1945 by Beryl Barber ALAM, Ken Higginson BSc and Michael Westmacote AMIGE.  

After a debate about naming the new
society, Mr Higginson reminded the meeting
of Shakespeare’s ‘A midsummer night’s
dream’ in which a group or ordinary men
put on a little sketch, the prologue being
spoken by Quince the Carpenter.  

He suggested that the words of Quince,
‘….our true intent is all for your delight’
would form an excellent motto for the
society and that the name should be
‘The Quince Players’.

Image: First QP meeting minutes in 1945

Productions

The Quince players traditionally put on three shows each year, a pantomime in January, and plays in May and September.  Rehearsals
are normally twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the odd Sunday thrown in where needed.  

Pantomimes run for eight evening performances, with matinees on each Saturday and the first Sunday.  Play run for six nights, Thursday to Saturday in consecutive weeks.  

We celebrated our 200th production with the pantomime, ‘Snow Queen’ in January 2010.

Our home

Quince Players have always been based in the Cordes Hall in
Sunninghill High Street.  

The Cordes Hall was built by Mrs Margaret
Agnes Cordes in 1902 in memory of her late husband, Thomas Cordes.

What we are about

The Quince Players are doing just great!

We have around 150 members, a mixture of adults and juniors.  We have a very active social scene, with regular pub gatherings and
visits to the theatre and other events.  

We welcome all new members and there are always plenty of things
to get involved in.  We support the local community and have
donated funds for the upkeep of our home, the Cordes Hall.  

After each production the show director is given funds to donate to
his or her nominated charity.  We pride ourselves at putting on great
shows performed to the highest standard possible.  However, don’t
just take our word for it, come along and see our next show!!!!