Canterbury Old Stagers

The Canterbury Old Stagers (OS) are considered to be the oldest surviving amateur theatre society in Britain. The group was founded in 1842 by Hon. Frederick Ponsonby (later Earl of Bessborough) to provide evening entertainment during the cricket week in Canterbury.The group have performed annually since then, except for during the two world wars and the covid-19 pandemic.

Notable Members

Alan Mackinnon

Hon. Frederick Ponsonby

Hon. Spencer Ponsonby-Fane

Quintin Twiss (pseudonym Oliver Twist)

William Yardley