Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society

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Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society Our adult group meets Monday and Thursday 7:30pm to enjoy every element of amateur drama productions. And 1s.0d.

On Friday, 7th of September 1934, a group of people gathered together at the recreation office, Community House, Severn Place, to discuss the possibility of forming a society which would be solely devoted to the interests of drama and presenting plays to the public. All of those present had been involved in one way or another with public performances of plays with their church groups and other organisations such as the Welsh Society, but this was the first time that a Dramatic Society was formed. It was resolved that the name of the Society should be the Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society. The meetings of the Society were held in a room at Community House, a building purchased and adapted for use by various voluntary organisations in the town by the Montgomery County Recreation Association, and room number 5 at the top of the building was 'home' for many years for the society. The first play performed on the 14th, 15th and 16th of March 1935, was 'The Barretts of Wimpole Street' by Rudolph Beiser and this was performed at the Victoria Hall (situated on the site now occupied by Ladywell House). The hire charge for the hall for the week was £17.10s.0d and prices of admission were 3s.6d., 2s.6d.

20/10/2026

Just a reminder.....

There will be no Acting Club at Powys Theatre for the young people during half term.
See you all on the 2nd November.
The Acting Club at Powys Theatre

11/10/2026
We have a spare under counter fridge if any one can make use of it....it is old but works finePlease send us a message i...
21/09/2026

We have a spare under counter fridge if any one can make use of it....it is old but works fine
Please send us a message if you're interested....collection from Powys Theatre

🎭 Behind the scenes at Powys Theatre, a brilliant team of volunteers are probably wondering how they got talked into pai...
17/07/2026

🎭 Behind the scenes at Powys Theatre, a brilliant team of volunteers are probably wondering how they got talked into painting railings! 😂
A huge well done to everyone involved – another summer maintenance job almost completed 👏😁
If you've got a couple of spare hours on a Monday or Thursday evening, why not come along and join us? There's always something different to get involved with, and we'd love to welcome a few more helping hands.

06/07/2026
** ** **Script Read Tomorrow Night!** ** **🍷🍷Drinking Habits by Tom Smith🍷🍷🎭🎭🎭Powys Theatre 7:30pm🎭🎭🎭Set in a convent, t...
24/06/2026

** ** **Script Read Tomorrow Night!** ** **

🍷🍷Drinking Habits by Tom Smith🍷🍷
🎭🎭🎭Powys Theatre 7:30pm🎭🎭🎭

Set in a convent, two nuns secretly make w**e to keep things afloat… but when reporters arrive, identities get tangled, secrets start spilling, and chaos unfolds faster than the w**e!

This is a relaxed, informal evening — no pressure, no auditions, just plenty of laughs and theatrical mayhem.

Come along to read, listen, or simply enjoy the entertainment. And feel free to bring a friend — the more, the merrier!

Looking forward to seeing you there… habits optional 😉

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🎭✨ Ever fancied being part of the Front of House magic? Tonight’s your chance - 7:30pm at Powys Theatre!Our FOH crew do...
22/06/2026

🎭✨ Ever fancied being part of the Front of House magic?
Tonight’s your chance - 7:30pm at Powys Theatre!

Our FOH crew do all sorts of heroic things, like:
• Guiding humans to their seats like glamorous theatre sherpas
• Checking tickets with a smile and a flourish
• Pouring tea like absolute legends
• Washing up (cape optional, appreciation guaranteed)

If you’ve ever thought “I could do that”… you absolutely can.
Come along, meet the gang, and join the chaos — the fun kind! 💛🎉

Afterwards we're talking about the plays for next season...if you've got an idea for a play come and let us know!

Newtown Carnival day 🥳What a fantastic day....well done to everyone who has been involved in getting the carnival up and...
13/06/2026

Newtown Carnival day 🥳

What a fantastic day....well done to everyone who has been involved in getting the carnival up and running again 🥳🥳

We can't wait til the next one 😁
Gavin Grosvenor
Jenni Freeman
Alex Anton-Stephens
Joe Varley
Gaynor Tinker

Address

Powys Theatre, Canal Road
Newtown
SY162DE

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30pm - 10pm
Thursday 7:30pm - 10pm

Telephone

+441686623463

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