31 January 2014
A Dream of a Pantomime! OH YES IT IS! Once upon a time, in Muddleby on the Marsh, a beautiful princess is born. The entire kingdom is delighted, apart from the evil Witch Hazel, who places a curse on the princess at her christening which means that by her 18th birthday, she […]
27 December 2013
A Dream of a Pantomime! OH YES IT IS! Once upon a time, in Muddleby on the Marsh, a beautiful princess is born. The entire kingdom is delighted, apart from the evil Witch Hazel, who places a curse on the princess at her christening which means that by her 18th birthday, she […]
17 November 2013
WADS Autumn Production- Angels of Death Another enjoyable murder mystery; newly written by WADS member Karen Foster, which kept everyone in suspense each evening. The cast kept us guessing and played their parts to the full, remaining in character while they were grilled for clues as to who the murderer was. A […]
29 October 2013
WADS Autumn Production- Angels of Death. Another enjoyable murder mystery; newly written by WADS member Karen Foster, which kept everyone in suspense each evening. The cast kept us guessing and played their parts to the full, remaining in character while they were grilled for clues as to who the murderer was. A […]
6 October 2013
Tucked away in a quiet corner of rural England lies Angel’s Repose; advertised as a perfect retreat centre specialising in New Age spirituality and holistic therapies – a place of calm, a place to unwind, recharge batteries and find oneself. Then by chance the owner and a first-time visitor find they have […]
27 June 2013
Great picture of John and Sandra at the directors workshop! (Excerpt courtesy of the ODN Newsletter June 2013) The Oxfordshire Drama Network (ODN) Director’s Workshop was run with insightful comments and humour by professional Director, Carol Metcalfe. Carol Metcalfe was the Founder and Artistic Director of the Bridewell Theatre for 10 years […]
26 May 2013
Colin must be comforted in his grief over the death of his fiancée. His friends, who never met the girl, arrange a tea party for him. Understandably, they are on edge wondering what to say to him. But there is more to their unease than that, for Diana and her husband Paul, […]
26 January 2013
Buckle your swash, grab your sword and transport yourself to Brazil for Robinson Crusoe & the Pirates. Written by Alan P Frayn and produced by Marcia Spiers & Sandy Worsfold the WADS annual pantomime will take place towards the end of January. Set in the Port of Rio de Janeiro (as opposed […]
5 November 2012
Click here to download the rehearsal schedule for Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates. (Right Mouse Click and choose “Save Target as …” or “Save Link as …” depending on your browser. Choose a folder to save the PDF file on your PC.)
30 October 2012
29 October 2012
WADS Members Social this November is to visit the Wycombe Swan to see the musical comedy ‘Radio Times’. Gary Wilmot (Chicago, Me and My Girl) and Olivier Award winner Sara Crowe(Private Lives, Four Weddings and a Funeral) lead a cast of fifteen actor-musicians in this gloriously funny musical comedy from the composer of […]
26 October 2012
Crusoe leaves England, setting sail from the Queens Dock in Hull on a sea voyage in September 1651, against the wishes of his parents, who want him to stay home and become a businessman. After a tumultuous journey that sees his ship wrecked by a vicious storm, his lust for the sea […]
26 October 2012
The Pantomime takes its title and story from the novel by Daniel Defoe, published in 1719. Daniel Defoe, in turn took some of the origins of his novel from the true life adventures of a sailor called Alexander Selkirk. Selkirk was stranded on the desert island of Mas-a-Tierra, (now renamed Robinson Crusoe […]
11 October 2012
Touch & Go is a very funny comedy play previously performed by WADS and well received back in 1995. The fact that we were both familiar with it was influential in its choice for us as debut producers. We have been active members of WADS both on and off stage, for many […]
30 May 2012
30 January 2012
