KADDS — KINGSWOOD AMATEUR DRAMA AND DANCE SOCIETY
Drama in Kingswood has an outstanding reputation and a faithful following. At its inception in 1980, it functioned under the banner of the KVCA. This proved so successful that after ten years, a separate drama committee was formed, known as KADDS (Kingswood Amateur Drama and Dance Society) to continue the wide variety of productions, which included classical and modern drama, comedies, thrillers, pantomimes, revues and Christmas shows.
100% of all profits are given to the KVCA for the upkeep of the hall, and this benefits Kingswood Village generally, by keeping the charges to other hall users as low as possible. In order to continue the high standard and variety of productions at KADDS, we welcome interest from the local community, not only on stage and backstage, but through our audiences. Attending our events is a most enjoyable way of supporting your village. It is an extremely friendly group which welcomes adults and children alike, so do take a minute to look at our forthcoming events.
We also advertise on the Amateur Dramatics Worldwide site.
For more information please contact Judy Parnall, Chairman, KADDS.
Why not join KADDS?
KADDS is a wonderful local drama group putting on shows to an excellent standard, and having fun in doing so. But we find ourselves relying on a smaller group of people to participate in the production of plays and shows, particularly behind the scenes, and we are keen to recruit more!
Each year we aim to put on two plays – one during either the February or the May/June half-term break and the other in the October half-term break. Each production is a separate entity and you can be involved in one, or as many as you wish. For each we hold auditions approximately three months prior to the performance, led by the Director, when the actors are chosen, and we decide on the Back Stage roles. Each production requires a Producer, Set Building and Stage Setting, Stage Manager, Prompt, Lighting, Costumes, Props and even someone to help with tea-making at rehearsals. You do not need to have had previous experience.
We are a very friendly group, and during the rehearsals and production it is a great deal of fun, culminating in the satisfaction and thrill of the Play itself. And always followed by a party!
If you have ever felt you would like to join in, be part of it and the camaraderie, then PLEASE CONTACT Judy Parnall.
Change of plans:
Sadly, we were unable to find a cast for our planned May play. We are sorry to disappoint those of you who were looking forward to coming to see another local theatrical event in our Kingswood Village Hall.
We are already making plans for what we will present to you in the Autumn. A director has been appointed. Once we have chosen the play we would like to present to you and have a Director in place, we need to apply for a performing licence. Once granted we can then set about recruiting a cast and a backstage crew, planning rehearsals, building a set.
If anyone reading this is interested in finding out ways you, and those you know, could get involved, please contact:
Judy Parnall: 07711 102572. judy.parnall@me.com
All tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/kadds and from Kingswood Village Store, Waterhouse Lane.