Details of RADS' next production
“A Bunch of Amateurs” Open Auditions Notice – 19th and 20th November 2024
RADS is pleased to announce our next production will be "A Bunch of Amateurs", a comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. Members and non-members are invited to attend informal open auditions in the Lounge at Allerton URC Hall on 19th and 20th November at 7.30 pm. No preparation is required. CHARACTERS Jefferson Steele (M):... Continue Reading →
RADS 50th anniversary book now available
RADS celebrates its 50th birthday this year and to mark the occasion, Nick Broadhead has written a history of the group! We caught up with Nick to find out more ...
Tickets now available for RADS’ next show (June 2024)
Details of RADS' next production
Guest blog series: 5 ways amateur drama beats professional theatre
It's been a busy couple of months at RADS so apologies for our absence! This month, guest blogger Neil Cragg is back with a bang with a fun post about the ways in which amateur drama can often outshine professional theatre. Think professional plays are better than shows put on by companies such as RADS?... Continue Reading →
Guest blog series: Drama – the gift that keeps giving!
In this month's guest blog, Neil explains the surprising benefits of joining a drama club for our physical and mental health
Guest blog series: Line after line after line…
Neil reflects on the challenge actors both amateur and professional face when it comes to learning lines ...
Guest blog series: How I got to act on stage with RADS – and how you can too!
RADS member Neil Cragg shares his reflections on acting with RADS and how you can get involved ...
Toasting a successful production
Reflecting on RADS' most recent production and looking ahead to the next (including audition details)
Directing Noël Coward’s “Present Laughter”
Beth Cragg reflects on preparations to stage Noël Coward's classic comedy