Our History
Merstham Amateur Dramatic Society (MADS) was founded back in 1930, (originally as an Operatic &
Dramatic Society and in the days when rehearsals were conducted in evening dress, no less!!)
The Society was re-started after World War II, by Merstham author and actress Joy Anderson and went on to become one of the
foremost Amateur Societies in the area. Plays were performed at least twice a year at our home, the purpose-built little
theatre which is Merstham Village Hall. The Society was a founder member of the Betchworth Drama Festival of One-act Plays
(now called the Southern Counties Drama Festival) and notched up many successes in this local competition. We also competed
in the now defunct Croydon Festival of Full Length Plays and have presented many plays in the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill.
Join Us!
We are a friendly Society, with a professional outlook on our productions and we always strive for a high standard, which
has our audiences coming back for more!
We welcome actors of all ages, and most importantly, people willing to join in with that most essential work backstage.
We have an extensive wardrobe and scenery loft and our aim at present is to increase our productions from yearly at Merstham
Village Hall, as recently, back to at least twice-yearly and for this we need more Members.
Contact
For further details contact Hon.Sec. Jackie Curran – curran55@tiscali.co.uk
MADS On The Move
MADS on the MOVE (MOTM) is the part of Merstham Amateur Dramatic Society which provides daytime live drama readings.
It entertains people who are unable to go to the theatre and it gives some of our members a chance to act without having to learn lines!
New participants are always welcome but must be available in the daytime to rehearse and perform.
For further details or to book a performance contact Barbara Garton – Barbara@glencourt.co.uk