Past Productions
For over 120 years,
The Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society have been producing Award Winning Shows to the Peterborough Area. See below for a full list of all of our musicals and plays, as well as a few cast testimonials of what its like to be in a PODS show.
Elf; The Musical
Winter 2021
Elf the musical follows the heart-warming story of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Autumn 2019
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
An eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap with the help of his children, Jeremy and Jemima. But they soon discover the car has magical properties and can both take to the seas and the skies. Trouble brews however once the evil Baron Bomburst spots and desires the magic car for himself and Caractacus and the children must join forces with Truly Scrumptious and batty Grandpa to fight for their fine four-fended friend that’s become one of the family, all in between escaping the clutches of the villainous child catcher.
The Producers
Spring 2019
A failed producer and an accountant... what could go wrong? Upon the massive failings of Max Bialystock's last show, he recruits sad account Leopold Bloom for a new production. This time though it's designed to fail! An eccentric director, former Nazi, Swedish secretary, and a bunch of grannies all come together to put a show on about... Hitler.
This Mel Brooks comedy musical is wildly inappropriate, odd, and all together an absolute night to remember.
Autumn 2018
The Vicar of Dibley
Based on the famed British television show, the play of The Vicar of Dibley sold out audiences in the autumn of 2018 at the Key Theatre studio.
The much loved Vicar returns in this play to live out some of the most famous scenes from the show, and of course hilarity ensues.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Spring 2018
The French Riviera is a beautiful place, especially for a conman. Based on the film of the same name, this musical follows the story of two conmen battling it out for the win.
When a rich soap queen comes to town, the two men believe they have hit their jackpot. Or have they?
Spring 2017
9 to 5; The Musical
Based on the film 9 to 5, and music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, this comedy musical wowed our audiences back in the autumn of 2017.
Three women, Violet, Judy, and Doralee, all work under the shadow of their sexist boss Frank Hart. Vying for a promotion, Violet is once again passed over.
The women team up, and after a dream-sequence, poisoning, and kidnapping, everyone gets what they deserve.
The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice
Autumn 2016
This play tells the story of a shy young girl, who although remains quiet and in her room, has the extraordinary talent of being able to flawlessly imitate the great musical divas.
Her mother's boyfriend spots her talent, and as a corrupt promotor takes advantage of the situation to his own financial gain.
Spring 2016
Hairspray
Based on the John Water's film, Hairspray the musical follows the story of young girl Tracey Turnblad and her dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show.
Upon winning the role on the show, Tracey must navigate the world extreme conservatism and race relations. Filled with hit songs, including 'You can't stop the beat', Hairspray is a brilliant comedy with a heartfelt message of acceptance and love.
Abigail's Party
Autumn 2015
A true show of British middle-class actions. Hosting a party for friends and neighbours, Abigail's guests start of very tentatively. But with the addition of alcohol and time, things become more alive and of course... drama ensues.
Spring 2015
The Addams Family
Based on the much love Addams Family comic strip and television show, this ghoulish family stars once again in this new musical.
When Wednesday introduces a 'normal' boy to the family, Gomez and Morticia struggle to fit him in with the macabre lifestyle they live. A story of young love, a regular family, a dinner party, and a whole host of oddities.
Habeas Corpus
Autumn 2014
This comedy revolves around the lives of a 1970s permissive society. Taken over by lust, this household is in for an awakening. And of course, hilarity and mischief ensues.
Spring 2014
The Witches of Eastwick
Set in the quiet and boring small town of Eastwick, three women long for a more exciting life. Suddenly a man arrives and teaches these woman extraordinary powers. The town becomes wary of the intrusion to their peaceful lifestyle and vow to end the dramatic turn of events. These witches must battle the town, and through twists and turns must become accepted by their home.
Annie Get Your Gun
Spring 2013
This classic musical tells the fictionalised story of Annie Oakley. She's not the brightest at school, but is an exceptional sharpshooter. After her talent is discovered, she joins a show and becomes an absolute sensation! Falling in love with Frank, Annie's life isn't easy and must make some difficult choices, but in the end all is well.
Autumn 2012
Stepping Out
This British comedy focuses on the relationships of people. Taking place during tap dance classes, an unenthused group of people soon learn more skills and develop as the sessions go by. Each person get to know each other, and as time passes the whole class becomes a joyful place to be.
Hot Mikado
Spring 2012
Based on Gilbert And Sullivan's opera The Mikado, this musical comedy takes place in 1940s Japan. A story of lovers, execution, betrayal and true love, Hot Mikado is hilarious, beautiful, and a classic story.
Spring 2009
Titanic; The Musical
As the unsinkable ship sets sail across the Atlantic, this musical tells the story of its passengers. From the rich upper class, to the poor souls on the lower decks, to the staff and ship-mates. Whilst navigating a tragedy, Titanic The Musical tells a compelling story with a brilliant score.
2008 SHOWBOAT
2008 A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA
2007 KISS ME KATE
2006 42ND STREET
2005 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
2004 ME AND MY GIRL
2003 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
2002 ANYTHING GOES
2001 SOUTH PACIFIC
2000 HALF A SIXPENCE
2000 THE SOUND OF MUSIC
1999 THE MUSIC MAN
1998 THE MERRY WIDOW
1997 CAROUSEL
1996 KISMET
1995 OKLAHOMA!
1995 MAGICAL MUSICALS
1994 GUYS AND DOLLS
1993 THE KING AND I
1992 THE MOST FELLA
1992 SHOWTIME ‘92
1991 MY FAIR LADY
1990 BRIGADOON
1990 90 GLORIOUS YEARS
1989 OLIVER!
1988 HALF A SIXPENCE
1987 PER CHANCE TO DREAM
1986 SHOWBOAT
1985 THE MERRY WIDOW
1984 ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
1983 BLESS THE BRIDE
1982 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
1981 SOUTH PACIFIC
1980 THE VAGABOUND KING
1980 THE SOUND OF MUSIC
1979 CAROUSEL
1978 MY FAIR LADY
1977 KINGS RAPHSODY
1976 THE GREAT WALTZ
1975 SHOWBOAT
1974 SOUTH PACIFIC
1973 OLIVER
1973 LA VIE PARISIENNE
1972 SONG OF NORWAY
1972 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
1971 THE STUDENT PRINCE
1970 THE MERRY WIDOW
1970 THE SOUND OF MUSIC
1969 THE DANCING YEARS
1968 ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
1968 MY FAIR LADY
1967 OKLAHOMA!
1966 THE BELLE OF NEW YORK
1965 WHITE HORSE INN
1964 WEST SIDE STORY
1963 FLOWER DRUM SONG
1962 THE QUAKER GIRL
1961 THE LISBON STORY
1960 CAROUSEL
1959 THE MERRY WIDOW
1958 GLAMOUROUS NIGHT
1957 WEDDING IN PARIS
1956 WILD VIOLETS
1955 KINGS RAPHSODY
1954 SONG OF NORWAY
1953 THE DANCING YEARS
1952 VIKTORIA AND HER HUSSAR
1951 THE NEW MOON
1950 MAID OF THE MOUNTAINS
1949 BITTER SWEET
1948 THE THREE MUSKATEERS
1947 KATINKA
1946 THE VAGABOND KING
1939 WILD VIOLETS
1938 GOOD NIGHT VIENNA
1937 ROSE MARIE
1936 THE NEW MOON
1935 THE DESERT SONG
1934 THE QUAKER GIRL
1933 MERRIE ENGLAND
1932 FLORADORA
1931 THE VAGABOND KING
1930 A COUNTRY GIRL
1929 YEOMAN OF THE GUARD
1928 THE DUCHESS OF DANZIG
1927 TOM JONES
1926 PRINCESS IDA
1925 LES COLCHES DE CORNEVILLE
1924 IOLANTHE
1923 MERRIE ENGLAND
1922 THE MIKADO
1921 YEOMAN OF THE GUARD
1920 THE GONDALIERS
1915 HMS PINAFORE
1914 PRINCESS IDA
1913 LES COLCHES DE CORNEVILLE
1912 RUDDIGORE
1911 THE EMERALD ISLE
1910 UTOPIA LIMITED
1909 THE PIRATES OF PENZANZE
1908 HADDONN HALL
1907 YEOMAN OF THE GUARD
1906 PATIENCE
1905 MERRIE ENGLAND
1904 THE MIKADO
1903 THE GONDALIERS
1902 YEOMAN OF THE GUARD
1901 IOLANTH