‘Never Mind The Butler’ was The Players production in October 2023. This was a comedy about life in a rather disjointed stately home. Lord Uppington of Uppington Park has gambled away the estate in a game of poker losing to One Eyed One Balled Big Bob the Cheat McBruiser! In previous years he had lost the estate in a game of dominoes, and again in a game of conkers, and it was left to the family to try and raise money to regain control. The story features a wealthy Lord who is allegedly murdered in the basement, and a possible heir to the estate who has been living in the maze in the garden for 10 years. A lot of nonsense, but great fun and hugely appreciated by sell out audiences for each night of the production.

First time Director Simon Mathews assembled a cast of 13 Players and designed a set featuring three different rooms in Uppington Park. Together with our ever efficient light and sound team and the wonderful costumes prepared by costume supremo Chris Towle, the audience were taken on a very silly murder mystery journey! Downton Abbey it was not!!

Another popular success for The Bovey Players, well supported by our local audiences, and an important step in continuing The Players 50 year record of providing live theatre for the town