Ferring Amateur Dramatic Society

18/06/2026

Good to see we’ve hit the local papers !

FADS bring Abigail’s Party to the Ferring stage

15/06/2026

Ferring Amateur Dramatic Society are proud to present their June production of one of Mike Leigh’s most beloved plays, Abigail’s Party.
A comedy of manners, and a scathing satire on the aspirations and tastes of the new middle class that emerged in Britain in the 1970s.
Suburbia gets to reveal its darker side throughout an increasingly uncomfortable drinks party...
Performances are at Ferring Village Hall from Wednesday 24th to Saturday 27th June. Tickets priced at £12 can be purchased online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/fad Box office enquiries 07392502775. Licensed bar available.

08/06/2026

Auditions for Ladies Day
Tuesday 30th June at 7.30 in Ferring Village Hall.

Synopsis
Four women from a fish factory swap hairnets for hats and head to Ladies’ Day at the races. What begins as a spontaneous outing becomes a turning point, as secrets emerge, confidence grows, and each woman dares to change her future.
Casting/Back stage
• 4 female roles
• 3 male roles with doubling
All ages considered. We welcome anyone interested in acting or helping backstage.
Auditions
• Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 7.30pm
• Callbacks (if needed): Thursday 2nd July

Rehearsals
• Start Tuesday 1 September
• Tuesdays and Thursdays
If you cannot attend the Show Talk, email [email protected] or message FADS on Facebook to request a Show Pack.
Performances
• Wednesday 25 November to Saturday 28 November 2026 at 7.30pm
• Saturday 28th performance will commence at 4.00pm
We look forward to welcoming you.

09/05/2026

Ferring Amateur Dramatic Society proudly opened our new store building today. A big thankyou to everyone who worked so hard to bring this altogether. Pat Atree cut the ribbon and gave us a brief talk on the history of FADS which was formed in April 1931 in Ferring, West Sussex. They put on their first production, Five Birds in a Cage, that June, followed by more shows later in 1931 and 1932. 
It’s one of the oldest amateur drama groups in West Sussex. By the year 2000, they’d already staged over 200 productions, typically doing three full-length plays a year at Ferring Village Hall. They’ve won several awards at local drama festivals over the decades. 
We welcome new members of all ages, and you can find their full production archives and current shows on their site, ferring-drama.org.uk.

04/05/2026

Ferring Amateur Dramatic Society are proud to present their June production of one of Mike Leigh’s most beloved plays, Abigail’s Party.
A comedy of manners, and a scathing satire on the aspirations and tastes of the new middle class that emerged in Britain in the 1970s.
Suburbia gets to reveal its darker side throughout an increasingly uncomfortable drinks party...
Performances are at Ferring Village Hall from Wednesday 24th to Saturday 27th June. Tickets priced at £12 can be purchased online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/fad Box office enquiries 07392502775.

27/11/2025

A selection of pictures from the opening night of FADS hilarious farce - Boeing Boeing which is currently being performed until Saturday 29th November 7:30pm at Ferring Village Hall tickets are just £12. There are still a few seats available. Buy online at www.ticketsource.com/fad Licensed bar available🍷🍺 Photos courtesy of Glen Jevon.