About Godney Amateur Dramatic Society (GADS)
Officially formed in March 2003 after the resounding success of its inaugural production of the pantomime Cinderella, GADS has just completed its 17th production, Dracula The Panto, our seventh pantomime. Nine years on the group continues to grow from production to production strengthening its reputation in the local community and is now in a position to stage at least two and sometimes three productions annually. It is a non-profit making organization ploughing every penny gained from ticket sales into new productions or equipment. The support of our paying audience is therefore paramount and gratefully acknowledged.
The group is village-based and encourages youngsters and newcomers to join its ranks. All village residents are automatically full members of GADS and associate membership is given to those living outside the village. All membership is entirely free.
The group currently meets in The Sheppey, Godney on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm for an open committee meeting. If there is no production in rehearsal we try to follow the meeting with play readings or workshops, although these can also take place on different nights or in different locations, allowing those members with neither the time nor the inclination to appear in a full production still to be involved in theatre. The meetings are additionally useful as a social get together with like-minded acquaintances and friends.
Whether you want to act or to utilize your backstage or design talents, whether you have a lot of spare time or a little, whether you are young or younger, everyone is more than welcome. We are proud of the fact that every one of our sixteen productions has introduced people new to the group and in some cases new to theatre. Why not you? If you would like more information, please keep an eye on this website, contact one of the committee members, join us on Facebook or ring us on 07502 047 195. Apart from using jungle drums or smoke signals there is not a lot more we can do!
Committee:
Chair
Robert Best
chair@gadssomerset.org.uk
Artistic Coordinator
Robert Best
art@gadssomerset.org.uk
Technical Coordinator
Steve Blair
tech@gadssomerset.org.uk
Treasurer
Kay Pennicott
treasurer@gadssomerset.org.uk
Secretary
Martin Pennycott
secretary@gadssomerset.org
Webmaster
John Deeley
webmaster@gadssomerset.org.uk
GADS information line:
07768 406727
GADS information email: info@gadssomerset.org.uk