The late Desmond Holt founded The Youth Centre Theatre Group in 1964.

 

The productions became grander and the "youth" got older, and so eventually the group was renamed Godalming Theatre Group (GTG).

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GTG is known for producing some of the finest community theatre in Surrey. 

 

Our season is built around a major spring musical, an autumn play, and a Christmas pantomime or show. 

 

Managed by experienced volunteers, we aim for professional standards and invest in challenging and adventurous productions. These are staged mainly at the Ben Travers Theatre, Charterhouse School, Godalming.

 

Many of our past drama productions have won festival awards for directing, acting or technical excellence. We have staged Old Time Music Halls and Musical Reviews across southern England, and we have performed in Augusta, USA, and also in Godalming’s twin towns, Mayen in Germany and Joigny in France. 

 

Anyone over the age of 14 is welcome to join GTG. Performers audition for each production; other members are involved in administration, technical support or backstage.

 

We run a weekly Youth Theatre Group for people from age 12 to 21. 

 

They learn performing skills, take part in workshops and master classes, perform green room productions, and go on theatre visits and backstage tours. Many of them take part in GTG's main productions.

 

Performers aged 16 or under are subject to the same licensing laws as professional theatre. In our case, they are licensed by Surrey County Council and are in the care of registered chaperones during performances. GTG provides an excellent grounding for people who want to venture into professional theatre. Some have gone on to full time training and are now working in the profession.

 

GTG is a Registered Charity:1131714. GTG is a member of NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association).

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