The Queen's Hall Theatre

Cranbrook Operatic and Dramatic Society
Cranbrook Operatic and Dramatic Society (CODS) encourages the performance of all amateur theatre: musical, dramatic and comedy.  CODS was founded in 1919 by a group of friends who wanted to enjoy themselves and raise money for charity.  Although CODS is now a recognised body affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA), these original aims remain at the heart of the group today.

CODS’s first production was “The Mikado” in 1920, which played to full houses of press and public, who were amazed at the talent of local people.  Celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, the enthusiasm and talent continue today with CODS producing around three shows a year, usually a charity concert in February, a spring play, and a musical in October.  The Society regularly enters Kent Drama Association (KDA) festivals and has had success in many categories. 

Away from the stage, CODS boasts a lively social scene, including barn dances, quiz nights, barbecues, walks and after-show dinners.  There are many different ways to get involved in CODS: costume, front of house, publicity, sound, lighting, set design, scenery-painting, hair/make-up, directing, acting, singing, dancing, and, of course, support from the audience.  Our first point of contact is: Michelle: 01580 752802,
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Cranbrook  Film Society
CFS shows films that rarely gets seen outside London. Some are Art House, some foreign and some independent, and most have a very limited distribution.All the films are selected by the committee, input from the British Film Institute or from members' recommendations.
Annual membership allows admission to all of the season's film at a cost of £20.00 per person,and may be purchased on the website with a credit or debit card.

Members may bring two guests, who must be booked in advance at £4 each. Please note that membership cards are not transferable.For further information please contact Selma Pickup, our Membership Secretary.Telephone 01580 712001
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Yew Tree Theatre School
The Yew Tree Theatre School has one of it's bases at Cranbrook School.

Classes are held at weekends and offer tuition from professionals in their own field of music, dance and drama. Extra time is given to students who wish to study Musical theatre and dance to higher levels and Yew Tree boasts a record of all merits and distinctions in this summer’s musical theatre /speech and drama exams. Last year’s IDTA dance exams notched up 12 Highly Commended and 26 honours!

Children can do as much or as little as they wish….but there is the choice. With visiting professionals from We Will Rock you to Wicked there is an abundance of up to date professional support and invited Musical Director who took time out from Marguerite in the West End asked to work again with the school amazed at its professionalism and dedication to getting the very best from it’s students.

If you have a child that would like to be a part of the school please call the Theatre School office on 01580 714306 to book a trial month.
For further information about the school, its sister agency or to book a place please call Christina on 01580 714306.