SCIDS 2024: “The Wizard of Ox”

A terrific thunderstorm whisks Dorothy and her faithfully (and protective) dog Toto away to Cutton Soreknee. The only person who seems able to help them return home is the mysterious and powerful Wizard of Ox, in distant Peartree City. En-route, they encounter several Witches, Villagers, a Scarecrow, Birds, several Tin Persons, Lions, Monkeys, Guards, Mini-Witches …

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SCIDS 2023: “Empress Matilda – The Musical”

The ghost of Sir Reginald the Courtenay returns to Sutton Courtenay and meets three local schoolchildren . They have to research a local history project, and Reg suggests the topic of Empress Matilda, the granddaughter of William the Conqueror and grandmother of King Richard the Lionheart and King John. She was born right here in …

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SCIDS 2022: “The Real Legend of Robin Hood”

The year is 1193. With King Richard fighting overseas, his nephew Prince William is reigning at Oxford Castle, but he is greedy for power and money and also seeks a wife. The villagers of Cutton Soreknee are finding everyday life harder as they are forced to pay more taxes to the King. A band of …

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SCIDS’ Greatest Hits

There’s no show in 2021 unfortunately, due to the pandemic and lockdowns. But here’s a compilation of SCIDS’ best songs from our shows so far!

SCIDS 2020: “Treasure Island”

Adapted from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, telling a tale of buccaneers and buried gold, not to mention parrots, publicans, pirates, Hawaiian dancing boys, poor orphans and dalmatian puppies! See the performance below, on YouTube.

SCIDS 2019: “Alice’s Adventures in Wifiland”

Another world premiere, the story is set in the world of Alice’s computer! Our apologies to Lewis Carroll – falling down a rabbit hole was simple compared to this!

SCIDS 2018: “The Land of XYZ”

A beautiful story set in the principality of Suttocourto, somewhere in middle Europe. Almost (but not quite) a world premiere, with 26 junior and 5 slightly more senior members on the stage  Adapted from an original play by Esther Weatherill..

SCIDS 2017: “Papertown Paperchase”

The plot moves between the Land of Fire and Papertown via the perilous Paperclip forest. Adapted from a play by David Wood and by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.

SCIDS 2016: “The Plotters of Cabbage Patch Corner”

The play takes place in a beautiful garden in Sutton Courtenay and it is sunrise. Adapted from a play by David Wood and by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.