Welcome to The Quince Players
The Quince Players are an amateur theatrical society, based in Sunninghill, with a mixture of adults and junior members. New members are always welcome as there is plenty to get involved with!
Coming up next
Coming up next
Emma
8th to 10th and 15th to 17th May 2025
Directed by: Melanie Trapnell
Adapted by Michael Bloom from the novel by Jane Austen
An engaging adaptation of one of Jane Austen's greatest novels. Pledging never to marry, the mischievous Emma Woodhouse is nevertheless the "matchmaker of Highbury." Her newest project, Harriet Smith, has already received a proposal, but Emma insists she marry the eligible vicar Mr. Elton, while, an older family friend, Mr. Knightly, warns her to give up matchmaking. When Emma discovers Mr. Elton is more interested in her, she is forced to fend him off and find another suitor for Harriet. Highbury welcomes two new guests, a mysterious Jane Fairfax and the charming Frank Churchill, and Emma finds herself falling just a little in love with him. Ultimately, she decides that Frank is better suited to Harriet, but when she suggests the match, Emma is astonished to discover that Harriet has fallen for Mr. Knightly. A horrified Emma suddenly realizes she has always been in love with Mr. Knightley. In the end, all is set right as Frank reveals his secret engagement to Jane, Harriet receives a second offer from her first beau, and Mr. Knightley proposes to the deliriously happy Emma.
QP Calendar
The Quince Players offer a range of activities and there's always something exciting and entertaining happening for everyone to enjoy.
Our calendar is regularly updated with all of our activities. For more details about any event, including the time, location, and a brief description, simply click on the event that interests you.
We recommend keeping an eye on our calendar to stay updated on our latest activities.
We'd be delighted to see you at the next Quince Players event!
Lin BlakleyPresidentA Message From Our President
The Quince Players are based in the Cordes Hall, Sunninghill - having been resident since 1945! Affectionately known as the 'QPs', we traditionally stage three shows each year a pantomime in January and plays in May and September. Rehearsals are normally twice a week, (Tuesdays and Thursday evenings), with an occasional Sunday afternoon for good measure.
We have a mixture of adult and junior members and new members are always welcome as there are plenty of things to get involved in. Don't worry if being on stage is not your thing, QP's can find a job for everyone. No special skills are necessary, just bags of enthusiasm and a bit of spare time to give.
QPs support the local community and ahead of each production the show director nominates a local charity to benefit from some of the performance proceeds. The QPs pride themselves in putting on great shows performed to the highest possible standard.
I invite you not to just take our word for it, but to come along and see our next show or contact us!
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For box office enquiries or group bookings please email boxoffice@quinceplayers.com or call 07704 262865