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SADC stage 3 shows a year at venues in and around the London Borough of Sutton. Next Production:
Honour by Joanna Murray-Smith
23rd - 26th June 2026
CryerArts

We were established in 1902, and are one of the longest-running Amateur Dramatic clubs around! SADC, one of the longest-established community drama groups in the country, stages three productions a year (March, June and November). We aim to cover the widest possible range of theatre: comedy and tragedy, classic and modern, light entertainment and challenging drama. While many of our productions include music, our range does not include standard musicals. We strive to mount productions of the highest standard with a wealth of talent and experience across all aspect of putting on a production: on stage, backstage, costume, technical, design, publicity, directing and producing. However, there is always room for newcomers, including those with little or no experience. What we ask for is enthusiasm and commitment and we will give you support to gain experience and learn the tricks of the trade. SADC currently has around 50 members of all ages and backgrounds. Although we do not claim to be a social club, in normal times we generally have several social events throughout the year, which are publicised in our regular members' newsletter, TABS. SADC is a very friendly group and all are very welcome to take part in our activities.

10/10/2026

This month's Let'sAct! Workshop is a read through of our March production, Colder Than Here by Laura Wade, to be Directed by David Hedges.

Colder Than Here is the debut play by the award-winning British playwright, Laura Wade. This life affirming play explores the impact of impending death on a family- Myra may be dying of cancer but she’s hardly going to let that dampen her spirit. Instead, she decides to face things head on, planning out her own end while trying to fix the relationships between her husband, Alec, and daughters, Harriet and
Jenna. As each family member struggles to cope with Myra’s illness, they find themselves drawn closer through moments of emotion, vulnerability, support and surprising humour.

Colder Than Here finds opportunities for joy and laughter – a testament to family, relationships
and finding light even in the darkest of times.

Come along to CryerArts on Wednesday 14th October at 8pm to meet the Director, read the play and find out all about it!

🗓 Wednesday 16th September
📌 Rehearsal Room CryerArts SM5 3BB (2nd floor)
⏰️ 8pm - 10pm
💰 Free to Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club members or first time attendees / £3 other attendees

'sAct!

15/09/2026

Join Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club for another Let's Act! acting workshop tomorrow, Wednesday 16th September CryerArts at 8pm. Come and join the fun of 'Making it Real'.

This month's session will be led by Dave Thompson and will focus on emotional realism using improvisation and scripted work to tackle emotional moments on stage. These will include moments of high tension and stress, such as bereavements and break ups as well as positive opposites- good news after a hospital stay or the beginning of an affair...

From Shakespeare to Tennessee Williams and Chekhov, we are all here for the drama, so join us on Wednesday 16th September for an opportunity to hone your acting skills and have some fun!

🗓 Wednesday 16th September
📌 Rehearsal Room CryerArts SM5 3BB (2nd floor)
⏰️ 8pm - 10pm
💰 Free to Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club members or first time attendees / £3 other attendees

'sAct!

10/08/2026

Cast Announcement!
We are pleased to announce the cast for our next production, Alan Ayckbourn's Neighbourhood Watch, Directed by Brian Aris.
Thank you so much to everyone who came to audition- we were so pleased with the high quality of auditionees. We can't wait to get started!

As rehearsals begin we will share more news about the show and hope you can join us at CryerArts in November!

20/07/2026

Auditions for Neighbourhood Watch are tomorrow night! Fancy getting involved with SADC?
Come and be part of this fantastic Alan Ayckbourn play, Directed by Brian Aris, to be performed from 24th - 27th November CryerArts

Martin and Hilda Massie live together, leading a quiet, Christian existence in the confines of the Bluebell Hill Development. Just as they are preparing for a housewarming gathering, their peace is shattered by a young trespasser in their garden. The Massies’ neighbours congregate in their living room and together they agree to form a neighbourhood watch group to safeguard against further incidents. After the Massies’ beloved garden gnome Monty is thrown through their window, matters swiftly escalate, complicated by Martin’s burgeoning romance with Amy, wife of Gareth, who was formerly involved with Luther, husband of Magda. What begins as a well-intentioned scheme for a safer community ends in anything but….

Audition Details:
📌 St Mary's Church Centre, Beddington. SM6 7NH
🗓 Tuesday 21st July
⏰️ 8pm - 10pm

30/06/2026

Audition Notice - Neighbourhood Watch by Alan Ayckbourn. Directed by Brian Aris.

Neighbourhood Watch follows a group of respectable residents who set up a local neighbourhood watch scheme in the belief that they are protecting their community. What begins as a polite, well-intentioned exercise in civic responsibility gradually becomes something far darker, as rules tighten, suspicions grow and moral certainty turns into control.
With characteristic wit and precision, Alan Ayckbourn explores how fear, conformity,
and the desire for order can erode compassion – revealing how ordinary people can justify extraordinary behaviour all in the name of “doing what’s right”.

Auditions for SADC's next production will take place on Tuesday 21st July at 8pm at St Mary's Church Centre, Beddington.

The play will be performed CryerArts on 24th - 27th November 2026.

Rehearsals will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8pm at St Mary's, from 8th September.

Please bring to the audition details of all known commitments for the rehearsal period.

Members and non-members very welcome- there is no charge to audition. We hope to see you there!

27/06/2026

Thank you Secret Carshalton for your support! 😀

// Quick News // Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club is performing their 325th production at Cryer Arts until Friday – yes 325th!!. The club has roots going back to 1896, and are the longest-running amateur dramatics group in Greater London. Their latest production is Honour by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Sheila Carr. A gripping story of love, desire, betrayal and ambition.
❄️ Air-conditioned venue
📸 Pic: Helen, who play Sophie.
Is it good to support our local arts - is it important to you?

27/06/2026

That's all folks! Thank you to all of our supporters this week who came along to CryerArts to see Honour. We are grateful to everyone who turned out in the heatwave and hope you all enjoyed the show! Huge thanks to our amazing cast and backstage crew and CryerArts for being part of this brilliant production.

If you enjoyed watching Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club in action, you can come and audition soon for our November play- Alan Ayckbourn's Neighbourhood Watch. We are also looking for any backstage volunteers and a Props Manager for forthcoming productions. Get in touch and keep an eye on our social pages for details of auditions and forthcoming performances.

Until next time!

26/06/2026

It's our final show tonight at 7.45pm CryerArts - grab a seat while you can!
We are grateful to Theo Spring for an excellent review. Amongst the review, she noted "To deliver all the very varied emotions of the play, from its start to its abrupt but inevitable ending, required acting and directing of the highest calibre and here, dealing faultlessly with the demanding number of lines together with those required emotions, both the cast and director Shelia Carr achieved riveting, high class theatrical entertainment."

Honour by Joanna Murray-Smith
📌
⏰️7.45pm
🎟www.ticketsource.co.uk/sadc

24/06/2026

Don't miss the second performance of Honour by Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club CryerArts tonight at 7.45pm!

Honour tells the story of Honor and George as they navigate unchartered emotional territory. We meet their daughter Sophie and the woman who turns everything upside down, Claudia.

If you enjoy thought-provoking drama, superb writing, and performances that truly connect, Honour promises an absorbing and rewarding evening of theatre. Don’t miss the chance to see this beautifully crafted production - book your tickets and join us for what is sure to be a memorable night.

is air conditioned for your enjoyment during the heatwave!!!

Honour by Joanna Murray-Smith
Directed by Sheila Carr
🗓 23rd - 26th June 2026
⏰️ 7.45pm
📌 CryerArts CryerArts, 39 High St. Carshalton.
🎟 www.ticketsource.co.uk/sadc
💰 £16

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