About Godney Amateur Dramatic Society (GADS)

Officially formed in March 2003 after the resounding success of its inaugural production of the pantomime Cinderella, GADS has just completed its 15th production, Panto At The OK Corral, its 6th pantomime.  Seven years on the group continues to grow from production to production strengthening its reputation in the local community and is now in a position to stage at least two and sometimes three productions annually. It is a non-profit making organization ploughing every penny gained from ticket sales into new productions or equipment. The support of our paying audience is therefore paramount and gratefully acknowledged.

 

The group is village-based and encourages youngsters and newcomers to join its ranks.  All village residents are automatically full members of GADS and associate membership is given to those living outside the village. All membership is entirely free.

 

The group currently meets in The Panborough Inn on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm for an open committee meeting. If there is no production in rehearsal we try to follow the meeting with play readings or workshops, although these can also take place on different nights or in different locations, allowing those members with neither the time nor the inclination to appear in a full production still to be involved in theatre. The meetings are additionally useful as a social get together with like-minded acquaintances and friends.

 

Whether you want to act or to utilize your backstage or design talents, whether you have a lot of spare time or a little, whether you are young or younger, everyone is more than welcome.  We are proud of the fact that every one of our fifteen productions has introduced people new to the group and in some cases new to theatre.  Why not you? If you would like more information, please keep an eye on this page or contact one of the committee members.
 

   


GADS Committee

Artistic coordinator/Chair
Robert Best

Technical Coordinator
Steve Blair

Treasurer
Kay Pennicot

Secretary
Martin Pennycott
 

GADS hotline

07768406727

GADS Website

gadssomerset.org.uk

   


Previous Productions:

 
  Jan 2003 Cinderella (a pantomime) Directed Kim de Vries
  Jun 2003 A Tomb with a View  (a comedy) Directed by Robert Best
  Sep 2003 There's a Ghost in the Basement, M'lud (a comedy) Directed Kim de Vries
  Dec 2003 Red Ridinghood (a pantomime) Directed Robert Best
  Jun 2004 A Key for Two (a comedy) Directed Roger Priestley
  Dec 2004 Dick Whittington and Wondercat (a pantomime) Directed Robert Best
  May 2005 The Farndale Avenue Residents Association Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Murder Mystery (a farce) Directed Roger Priestley
  Sep 2005 Dining Out (3 one-act plays) Directed by Robert Best
  Jan 2006 Aladdin (a Pantomime) Directed Kim de Vries
  Jul 2006 Communicating Doors (a comedy thriller)) Directed Robert Best
  Dec 2006 Jack and the Beanstalk (a pantomime) Directed by Carey-ann Best
  Jan 2008 A Christmas Carol (a play) Directed by Kim de Vries
  July 2008 See How They Run (a farce) Directed by Robert Best
  July 2009 An Evening Of Shakespeare, Chekhov, Sorthov! (2 one-act plays) Directed by Robert Best
  Jan 2010 Panto at the OK Corral Directed by Carey-ann Best
         

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