9 - 11 October 2026
THE ALL NEW STROUD THEATRE FESTIVAL
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Six of the Best
The six finalists chosen are:
A Lesson in Revenge by Simon Moss
Jesus in the Fridge by Carol Sheppard
The Waiting Game by Archie Woolls
The Gasman Cometh by Stephen Connolly
Die Young, Stay Pretty by Kate Arnold
Mekong Deliveries by Neil Walden
Congratulations to all the finalists - we will see your scripts performed at the Playhouse on Sunday 11 October!
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About
Play ON Stroud is a cultural event designed to bring professional theatre to Stroud for a weekend celebration of live performance. The annual festival will feature a variety of performances, including plays, children’s shows, discussions and workshops, offering a platform for distinctive voices and ensuring people of every age can experience exciting theatre in their local area. Its long term aim is to build Stroud's reputation as a vibrant cultural hub, drawing visitors from across Gloucestershire and beyond.
Play On Stroud
Who we are...
David Brookes
Festival Director
David has worked as an actor and playwright and has had plays performed in London fringe venues and at the Everyman Studio in Cheltenham. For the past few years he has been writing plays for young people and working as Head of Drama at a local secondary school. He is very excited to be creating a new Theatre Festival for Stroud and is working to bring the very best in professional touring companies to local Stroud venues.
Katy Sirr
Festival Co-ordinator
Katy is an actress, performer and creative producer based in Stroud. She is currently the Co-ordinator for the Stroud Arts Festival and Artistic Director of Brandywine Theatre Company. Her work blends performance with production, championing creativity at both grassroots and professional levels.
Julia Brookes
Social Media
Julia is an emerging arts coordinator and creative producer who grew up in Stroud. Currently studying for a Masters in Arts Management, Julia runs the social media for both the Stroud Book Festival and Play On Stroud.
Our Venues
Lansdown Hall and Gallery
Lansdown Hall and Gallery is a beautiful Grade 2 listed building built in 1879 as a temperance hall for the people of Stroud.
In 2011 Stroud Town Council purchased the building as a community venue for the town. Lansdown is run by a separate charity CIO providing a vibrant community hub for local artists, events, classes and workshops.
Cotswold Playhouse
The Cotswold Playhouse was bought by the Cotswold Players in 1957 and has been transformed over six decades into the theatre it is today.
The Playhouse seats 150 in a fully raked auditorium providing all audience members with a clear view from a comfortable seat, and also features a fully licensed bar and theatre lounge.
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