Over the years, CDG has grown in both scope and community engagement. In the 1950s, members would travel to Leicester festivals, often carrying scenery by hand. Performances gradually increased from 2-3 shows per year to the quarterly productions we enjoy today, covering a variety of genres from dramas to comedies and farces.

Quarterly Productions

Today, CDG stages a diverse selection of plays on a quarterly basis, including classic comedies, dramas, and unique adaptations. We’re especially proud of our directors’ commitment, and we continually enhance our stage equipment, lighting, costumes, and scenery to improve the quality of our productions.

This unique approach—allowing directors to choose and cast their plays—ensures passion-driven performances, setting us apart in the amateur dramatics field. Having presented over 250 productions, we look forward to many more years of drama, laughter, and fun!

Join Our Cast & Crew

Our team of around 40-50 members is always open to welcoming new faces. Many of our members started as audience members and discovered a love for being part of the theater. If you’re enthusiastic, you’ll fit right in—no special skills or experience required.

Our members come from all walks of life, and this hobby quickly becomes an addictive passion. As people join and others move on, our audiences enjoy seeing new faces on and off stage. So if you’re interested in joining, just ask any member—we’d love to have you!