About Us
Splinters Theatre Group was established in 1989 as part of Woodseats Operatic Society with the aim of creating a musical theatre group for individuals aged 14 -30.
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Today, it is one of the leading youth groups in South Yorkshire, producing high quality musicals and productions year upon year.
Our Story
In 1989, "Splinters" Theatre Group was formed as part of Woodseats Operatic Society with the aim to be a group run "by young people for young people".
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Our founding members searched for a name for the new youth group which was an offshoot from Woodseats. As a group that "splintered" from another, the name Splinters Theatre Group seemed apt.
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The group was, and still is, open to anyone between the ages of 14 - 30 interested in getting involved in musical theatre. Splinters provided many opportunities to explore and discover all aspects of theatre production whether it be on stage or behind the scenes.
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In 2014, the committee decided to put on a 25th Anniversary show, under the name of Splinters25. This special production was open to anyone who had been a member of Splinters in the past 25 years as a celebration of how far Splinters had come.
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Splinters25 is now open to anyone, not just previous member, giving further opportunities to even more people to perform and develop.
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Splinters continues to thrive with many members moving on to drama school and careers in musical theatre.
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In 2025 Splinters applied for charitable status.
Trustees
James Parkin
Mark Holmes
Rachel Wadsworth
