About This Theatre
We were founded in 1956 by a local group of actors and enthusiasts who performed in Village and Church Halls . In 1971 the Shinfield Players purchased its current home at an auction held by the Ministry of Defence, when the Royal Air Force left the site to make way for the Met. College. The building had originally been a NAAFI , known as the Eagle Club.
It has been developed over the years into a fully equipped and progressive venue for the dramatic arts.
If you wish to know more about the history of the theatre please follow the link on the left
Location of the Theatre
We are located just off the B3270 Whitley Wood Lane, next to the new Shinfield Park housing estate. From the M4 (junction 11) take the B3270 to the second set of traffic lights. Turn left and then right at the next roundabout, the entrance to the theatre is on your left. Reading buses number 9 stops very close to the theatre. For a map of the location Click Here
Committee
In order to keep the theatre running efficiently and effectively we have a committee which decides everything to do with the well being of the society. This group of people meet once a month to discuss such things as what shows we do, maintenance required on the building, and who hires the theatre. If you wish to know the members of the committee please click the link to the left.