Radyr Drama Society

⁷The Radyr Drama Society was formed in 1982 by a group of enthusiasts living in Radyr and Morganstown. It performed its first play – ‘All in Good Time‘ by Bill Naughton – in May the following year. The group thrives entirely on the goodwill, hard work and support of its members, helpers and audiences.

Next Production

Radyr Drama Society’s latest production, Gaslight, by Patrick Hamilton, is a tense psychological thriller. The play, directed by Chris Locke, centres on a relationship marrred by emotional abuse and deception in the claustrophobic setting of a Victorian townhouse harbouring a deadly secret. As the play progresses, the criminal conspiracy which lies behind this is gradually exposed, thanks to the efforts of a dogged police detective. A perennial favourite of theatre goers, this play, which was made into a celebrated feature film starring Ingrid Bergman, is guaranteed to leave audiences on the edge of their seats. Its challenging themes make it unsuitable for children and those of a sensitive nature. Performances take place at 7.30 pm on 30 April, I May, and 2 May at Morganstown Village Hall.

Tickets, priced £12, are available from TicketSource – search Gaslight Radyr or follow

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=gaslight%20radyr

Or telephone 07881 206745 or 07866 604039,

or purchase direct from the Radyr Festival Box office

This amateur production of “Gaslight” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordthetricals.co.uk

Last Production

The last production was ‘A Bunch of Amateurs’ by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. Performance dates were 27th-29th November 2024 at Morganstown Village Hall.

Our spring 2024 production was ‘Steel Magnolias’ by Robert Harling. Performance dates were Wednesday to Friday, 24-26th April 2024 in Morganstown Village Hall. Some pictures from the production are shown below.

The Cast was as follows:

Truvy   –  Ceri Anderson
Annelle – Hayley Wilkins
M’Lynn – Helen Blundell
Shelby – Melanie McLeod
Clairee – Pauline Watson
Ouiser – Julia Hallinan

Directed by Pete Stickler.

New Members

Our recent productions have been well received and continue to add to the list of successful productions staged by the society. However, as in many spheres, there is a constant turnover of members and the group is constantly on the lookout for both for new acting talent and people interested in theatre ready to play a backstage role in a variety of ways such as dress making, costume design, set design, building and decoration, stage management, publicity, lighting and sound. On performance nights we also need front of house staff. Actors of all ages and sex are welcome. Recently, we have found that students following a course of study in the performing arts find it useful to get experience ‘on the ground’ via Am-Dram

If you’d like to get involved, get in touch without delay. You can do this by contacting the chairman, Peter Griffiths at peter.griffiths5@btinternet.com

Friends of Radyr Drama Society

This is a class of membership for which the annual fee is £10 per person and for this the member will be invited to attend play readings and any social events organised by the society.

You will be offered ONE ticket per production at HALF PRICE. We generally do two productions per year.

You may also be invited to help to advertise/promote our productions and if possible, help with ticket sales.

Also you may sometimes be invited to help with front of house tasks during performances such as selling programs or raffle tickets, showing people to their seats or helping with refreshments.

If you would like to join or you want more information, please contact Peter Griffiths.

GDPR and Radyr Drama Society

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View the ‘Last Tango in Little Grimley’ photo gallery on Flickr
View the ‘The 39 Steps’ photo gallery on Flickr
View the ‘Steel Magnolias’ photo gallery on Flickr