The Society was founded in 1898 and we believe we are the oldest dramatic society in Hertfordshire.

The Players perform two plays a year at the Broxbourne Civic Hall in High Street, Hoddesdon usually in April and November. In November we are presenting 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie.

In addition there is usually a revue of sketches and songs performed to lighten the dark months of January and February! - Next Revue - February 2010.

We have a full and varied programme of playreadings and social events throughout the year and our Annual General Meeting is held in July.

We usually rehearse at St. Catherine's School, Hoddesdon on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, where there are excellent facilities.

We are members of the Broxbourne Arts Forum and the Badger Centre for the Arts, which is a group of three local performing arts societies: Hoddesdon Players, East Herts Operatic Society and Cheshunt Dramatic Society.

Our scenery is housed in the Badger Centre which is located in Cheshunt School. Currently the School is expanding and we will have to leave. We are therefore desperately seeking new premises to house our scenery, furniture and costumes and if anyone knows of any empty industrial premises, halls, barns etc, we would be eternally grateful!

We are a small society and we concentrate on presenting plays to the public which are entertaining and which also provide challenges to our members.

We are always looking for new members who will receive a warm welcome and we are looking for people who have an interest in any aspect of drama; not just acting but scene building, costumes, behind-the-scenes work or making the tea! If you would like to join us then please e-mail us at Johnelson@hotmail.com or write to the Secretary: Mike Marsh at 18 Westhill Road, Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 9DB (01992 465665).

We also have a thriving Supporters Club who enjoy reduced rates. See left bar.