Our next production in November will be Give Us A Sign – a Comedy in Two Acts by Tony Domaille. A brief summary of the play – Ken is out of work and decides to become a clairvoyant. How hard could it be? We are looking for eager people to audition for a part on one of the following dates: Are you interested in joining a cast of 6 main characters plus a voice only Newsreader? Auditions will be help in the Nugent Room at the Winn Hall, Dunsfold. Wednesday 15th May at 8 pm Tuesday 21st May at 8… Read more: 2024 Auditions

The Dunsfold Amateur Dramatic Society Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 20th March at 8pm in the Nugent Room at the Winn Hall. All D.A.D.S. members are invited to attend, plus members of the public too are also welcome. The April 2024-March 2025 annual membership will be due also at this time – it is still £5.00 per person. Membership payment can be accepted at the AGM or via BACS to the D.A.D.S account. If you are interested in becoming a member of D.A.D.S. or require any further information in advance of the AGM, including the bank details… Read more: The D.A.D.S. AGM Announcement

The curtains closed, the audience clapped and then departed, the set was dismantled, and everyone went home… after a production ends, there is a long gap between the end of one show and the excitement of planning for the next show. Some members of DADS, however, fill their spare time inbetween shows in a slightly unique way. “Toad Patrolling” is a unique nocturnal activity where volunteers rescue endangered amphibians from deadly roads during their annual migration to mating grounds. As the weather turns mild and wet in early spring, amphibians such as toads, frogs, smooth and palmate newts and the… Read more: What some members of DADS do inbetween performances…

The 2023 D.A.D.S. production of “Surprise! Surprise!” ended last night after three successful performances, and the curtains have now closed. We entertained a full audience at Winn Hall on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, and the feedback we’ve received already about the show has been overwhelmingly positive! Both the cast and backstage crew thoroughly enjoyed the experience, sharing plenty of laughter backstage before and after each show. Our huge thanks go to everyone involved in the show and also to everyone who turned out on the three rather chilly Dunsfold evenings to watch us perform. We hope you enjoyed it… Read more: Surprise! Surprise! – The Curtains are Closed

The long awaited and much rehearsed Surprise! Surprise! has its first audience tonight at the Dress Rehearsal. The cast are ready, the Directors/Producers are confident, the programmes are printed, and the set looks great. Philippa Smith, the writer of the play, has also emailed us to say that she saw that this was show week for our production of her new play. She sent her best wishes to the Directors, cast and crew for a successful run and hoped that everyone involved has a great time bringing the play to life and wowing the  audiences, ending her message with ‘Break… Read more: Dress Rehearsal…Tonight!

With the opening night of November 23 just around the corner, our rehearsal space at the Winn Hall has transformed into a whirlwind of creative energy! The stage is set, our wonderful cast is meticulously perfecting their lines, and a steady stream of props have found their places amidst the bustling excitement. Under the watchful eyes of our directors, we’ve been working diligently, meeting twice a week to ensure every word and gesture is finely tuned, leaving (hopefully!) no room for error. All of this hard work is building up to the moment when we step into the spotlight, ready… Read more: Rehearsals Fully Under Way

The Dunsfold Evergreens Team have booked the Badapple Theatre Touring Company to peform a brilliant double bill of entertainment at the Dunsfold Winn Hall on Friday 22nd September at 2.30 pm. There are only a few tickets left (only £15 per person) so if you would like to attend, don’t delay! Tickets are available via emailing badappledunsfold@gmail or calling 01483 200155. Hope to see you there!

Tuesday 5th September saw the cast and production team of the new production ‘Surprise Surprise’ meet in Winn Hall for the start of rehearsals for the November performance. While the set remains a ‘work in progress,’ the cast took to the stage to practice Act One Scene One. At this early stage, scripts were still in use, but it was evident that many already had substantial portions of the script committed to memory! Going forward, our schedule will consist of Tuesday and Thursday meetings from 8 pm to 10 pm, all in pursuit of delivering a flawless performance in November,… Read more: Rehearsals have Started!

Our annual D.A.D.S. Summer Barbeque was held on Sunday August 6th – and the unpredictable British weather definately worked in our favour, gracing us with a generous spread of warm sunlight that turned the day into a masterpiece of outdoor enjoyment. About 30 people attended, including the Committee, the cast and production members of the forthcoming and past productions, and many of our valued members and patrons. The BBQ food of sausages, chicken and kebabs was beautifully grilled by Dave and Roy, and the accompanying salads and bread went down a treat. And let’s not forget the grand finale –… Read more: 2023 D.A.D.S. Summer BBQ

We are very sorry to announce that Wendy Lockwood has taken the difficult decision to resign from the D.A.D.S. Committee. With all of the other commitments she has, particularly as Secretary of the Guildford and Godalming Croquet Club as well as being an active grandparent with her husband Andrew to Grace, Ellie, Dylan and Blake, it is leaving her with less time than she previously had and she felt it was time to leave the Committee. Wendy joined D.A.D.S. in 2008 after moving from Guildford to Chiddingfold.  She has been in a range of roles including a nurse, hotel guest… Read more: Wendy Leaves the D.A.D.S. Committee

Save the Date! Sunday 6th August – 12.30 for 1 pm Come and meet the Committee, the many cast members of previous and and our forthcoming November production of Surprise Surprise, and other D.A.D.S. members and patrons in this fun-filled afternoon of food, wine and laughter. Tickets are only £10 including a free bar (children are free). Tickets can be booked by emailing Ben Baker, D.A.D.S. Secretary on secretarydads@ gmail.com and payments can be made online to the following bank account: Account Name: Dunsfold Amateur Dramatic Society Bank: Lloyds Bank Account Number: 01063012 Sort Code: 30-94-41 Or cash/cheque on the… Read more: Members’ BBQ