Thanks to the stage experience the Players have given them, students have been inspired to take Music and Drama further in their education, with some going on to develop it into a full time career.
The Players have also helped to rekindle the love of acting and music for the not-so-young, and have even seen a few of the Priests from the Parish take to the stage!

The Players feel very much part of the Parish community and have contributed over £5000 to parish funds. They hope to continue to give a significant contribution to Parish life and provide a safe and secure environment for members of all ages, faiths and abilities. The Players are always looking for new blood to continue the success of Saint Austin's Players and would love to hear from you or your friends if you think you would like to join in.

Go to the “join us” page for more information on how you can be a part of the fun!

St Austin's Players came into being in 1991 as a way of raising funds for the restoration of St Austin's Church. Catherine Barber, church organist and long standing parishioner encouraged parish members, young and old, to put on the show “Pirates of Penzance”. The cast had so much fun that they vowed to carry on with more shows.

Since then, the Players have gone on to do productions of Oliver, The wizard of Oz, The King and I, The Sound of Music, and more recently the Pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk to name but a few.
There have been some great memories and friendships made which will last for many years to come.

The Players have been an essential part of the local community, helping to develop a love for the arts within the young people, with some of the original cast of Pirates going on to perform with Huddersfield Choral society and at the Royal Albert Hall!