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Welcome to Cygnet Players
We are a fun and friendly amateur theatre society based in South West London.
About Us
Cygnet Players was established as an amateur musical theatre group in 1997, and are NODA affiliated.
Based in South West London, we perform shows twice yearly, as well as an annual play or concert. Rehearsals are held twice weekly in Southfields (Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus Sundays nearer show dates) and we generally perform in or near to Putney.
Whilst we pride ourselves on putting on high-quality shows, we never forget that amateur theatre is a hobby and that it should be fun – you'll find us a very sociable bunch!
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Our Next Show
A Chorus Line
We invite you into the raw, electric moment when seventeen hopefuls are called to audition for the coveted spot in a new musical's chorus. From the nervous tremor of "I Hope I Get It" to the soaring unity of "One," the show captures the triumphs and heartbreaks that define every artist's journey. The musical celebrates the courage it takes to step into the spotlight, even if only for a fleeting moment. It's a tribute to the dreamers who keep Broadway alive, reminding us that every dancer's story matters - no matter how brief the role.
Wed 2nd – Sat 5th September, Putney Arts Theatre
Our 2027 shows
High School Musical
Spring 2027
Ragtime the musical
Autumn 2027
Centering on the blossoming relationship between Troy, a high school jock, and Gabriella, the new smart girl at school. They meet on a family vacation and become attracted to each other while singing in a karaoke competition. Rediscovering each other at school, their relationship and their surprise decision to audition together for the school show are thwarted by the school’s current leading lady, Sharpay, and Troy and Gabriella’s well-meaning friends. Finally, Gabriella and Troy find a way to be themselves and are rewarded with the lead roles in the school show. Full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines, this show explores issues of friendship, first love, and acceptance.
A compelling epic capturing the American experience at the turn of the 20th century. Tracking three diverse families in pursuit of the American dream in the volatile “melting pot” of turn-of-the-century New York, Ragtime confronts the dialectic contradictions inherent in American reality: experiences of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair. Over the course of the show, the worlds of a wealthy white couple, a Jewish immigrant father and his motherless daughter, and an African American ragtime musician intertwine. Together, they discover the surprising interconnections of the human heart, the limitations of justice and the unsettling consequences when dreams are permanently deferred.