Welcome to the Lichfield Players!

We are a local Drama Society who have been Performing in the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire since 1943. Our members come from all walks of life and no experience is required to audition. We are not just a society for actors; we welcome all members interested in backstage, lighting & sound, props, costume, set design and everything in between!

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Shakespeare in the Cathedral is a collaborative performance project presented by Shakespeare in the Park, Lichfield Players and Different Animal Theatre, and performed in the magnificent surroundings of Lichfield Cathedral. 

Combining Shakespeare in the Park’s decades of site-specific performance experience with the Lichfield Players’ 80 years of expertise in community theatre, all presented with Different Animal Theatre’s eye for unique and surprising performance concepts – the Shakespeare in the Cathedral project will undoubtedly be a challenging, rewarding and memorable experience for all involved. 

Our inaugural performance will be William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ – a tragic tale of love and loss, all told against the backdrop of the stunning medieval Cathedral. 

The performance run will only last two nights, with a limited audience capacity – so be sure to book early! 

Book Tickets for "The Fulstow Boys"

The Fulstow Boys

by Gordon Steele
directed by Chris Stanley
Wednesday 11th February - Saturday 14th February 2026
inc. Saturday Matinee

Tickets available via The Lichfield Garrick Box Office: 01543 412 121 or click here!

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Sheila's Island

by Tim Firth
directed by Rachel Kisley
Wednesday 29th April - Saturday 2nd May 2026
inc. Saturday Matinee

Tickets available via The Lichfield Garrick Box Office: 01543 412 121 or click here!

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Private Lives

by Noël Coward
directed by Mike Franklin
Wednesday 15th July - Saturday 18th July 2026
inc. Saturday Matinee
Tickets available soon!

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Dracula

directed by Simon Horton
Wednesday 21st October - Saturday 24th October 2026
inc. Saturday Matinee
Tickets available soon!

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All productions by The Lichfield Players comply with The Lichfield Garrick’s accessibility policy.

Our Patron Sir Derek Jacobi

Pre-eminent British classical actor of the first post-Olivier generation, Derek Jacobi was knighted in 1994 for his services to the theatre, and, in fact, is only the second to enjoy the honor of holding TWO knighthoods, Danish and English (Olivier was the other).

Modest and unassuming in nature, Jacobi's firm place in theatre history centers around his fearless display of his characters' more unappealing aspects, their great flaws, eccentricities and, more often than not, their primal torment.