Merstham Amateur Dramatic Society

Merstham Amateur Dramatic Society MADS has been staging a variety of drama productions in the village hall since 1928.

As a small society drawn from a wide area around Merstham, we always welcome anyone interested in performing, directing or backstage roles MADS was founded in 1930, originally as an Operatic & Dramatic society performing plays and Gilbert & Sullivan in the village hall which had been built in the 1920s
In more recent years MADS has staged one or two plays each year, often competing in the Southern Counties Drama Festival which it helped to found originally as the Betchworth Festival.

19/05/2026

For our next production (21-23 October) we hope to cast 'Mixed Doubles', a series of short 2-person plays all on the theme of relationships. Authors include Alan Ayckbourn, Harold Pinter, Fay Weldon and others, so the styles vary from serious to comical

There'll be a reading evening on 27 May, 7.30pm at Reigate Community Centre (behind the Methodist church on the high street). All are welcome to join in even if you're not looking for a part. Contact Stephen Tickell 07801 865933 for more info, or if you're interested but can't make 27th

At the recent AGM, Rose retired as chair and handed over to Imelda, and the thankyou presents very appropriately include...
19/05/2026

At the recent AGM, Rose retired as chair and handed over to Imelda, and the thankyou presents very appropriately included a rose !

21/04/2026

MADS annual general meeting is this Thursday, 23rd April, 7.30pm at the Church Room, Church Hill RH1 3BJ. Drinks and nibbles served before the formal business, and there will be an opportunity to discuss plans for future productions

If you missed our festival performance, there'll be another chance to see Katie and Imelda in 'Blood on Canvas' at Merst...
26/02/2026

If you missed our festival performance, there'll be another chance to see Katie and Imelda in 'Blood on Canvas' at Merstham on 13th March (by arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts) A Fish & Chip supper and trivia quiz are included, all for £15. Book at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/merstham-drama or phone Diana 01883 724708 who can provide details to pay by bank transfer

Our October production will be 'Manifesto for Murder' by Janet Smith (by arrangement with Scripts for Stage). It’s elect...
30/09/2025

Our October production will be 'Manifesto for Murder' by Janet Smith (by arrangement with Scripts for Stage). It’s election time in Smallbury, and tensions are mounting with a new challenger to the long-serving incumbent MP. Someone will be voted out - permanently...

Enjoy this fully staged murder mystery, spot the clues and question the suspects at the end, to see if you can work out whodunnit. Performances 22-24 October, 8pm at Merstham Village Hall RH1 3ED - doors and bar open from 7.30. Tickets are only £10 from ticketsource.co.uk/merstham-drama or phone Diana 01883 742708 to reserve

14/05/2025

We are planning to perform three of the short comedies from 'Confusions' by Alan Ayckbourn, 22-24 October 2025, to be directed by Berny Burke. The plays are Mother Figure, A Talk in the Park and Gosforth’s Fete

There will be a reading/audition evening on Weds 21 May, 7.30pm at the Church Room, Church Hill RH1 3BJ. All are welcome, even if you don’t intend to take a part and would just like to join the reading. Scripts will be available on the night, or if you would like one in advance please phone Berny 07950 686 190

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Merstham Village Hall, Station Road
Merstham
RH1

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