Chair Andy Hunt
Secretary Ros Hopkins

SMASH stages musical shows and plays and is an integral part of Solihull Methodist Church, where it rehearses. From its beginning, SMASH has been open to all and has encouraged the involvement of people from both within and outside Solihull Methodist Church, through involvement in all aspects of the various productions – whether it be on or off stage, or even coming to watch! We encourage the involvement of all age groups from age 7. By bringing together the young and the not so young, friendships are made through common bonds. The group comes together when a production is planned.

SMASH was originally formed in 1988 to produce a one-off show (Follow the Star) to raise money towards the £1000 a year for three years which Solihull Methodist Church had promised to support a drop-in centre for homeless young people in Birmingham. One of the first things needed was a name, and so it was that Peter Stoakley suggested “SMASH” – Solihull Methodists Acting and Singing in Harmony.

The acclaim with which that first production was greeted assured SMASH of a life beyond the three year “High Spot” project and SMASH developed its own momentum. 2025 will see our 44th production.

We originally staged our productions in the church hall. Then for many years we staged major productions at the Dovehouse Theatre in Solihull. When the church was refurbished we were able to move back, and set up and perform for several years in theatrespace, in the church itself. For 2024-6 we return to the Dovehouse Theatre.

Although fund raising is not our prime objective, we aim to cover our costs, and still donate our profits to charities and projects.

SMASH occasionally offers items within worship, particularly in Carol Services.