Radyr Drama Society
The 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
The production planned for next autumn is ‘A Bunch of Amateurs’ by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. Performance dates are 27th-29th November 2024 at Morganstown Village Hall, Heol Syr Lewis, CF15 8LE at 7.30 pm. Doors open 7.00 pm. Tickets are £12 from www.ticketsource.co.uk (search Radyr Drama) or by phone to 07881206745 or 07866604039.
A Brief Synopsis & character list:
Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village. Instead of finding Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench, the cast are a bunch of amateurs trying to save their theatre from developers.
Jefferson’s monstrous ego, vanity and insecurity are tested to the limit by the enthusiastic am-dram thespians. As acting worlds collide and Jefferson’s career implodes, he discovers some truths about himself – along with his inner Lear!
Last Production
Our spring 2024 production was ‘Steel Magnolias’ by Robert Harling. Performance dates were Wednesday to Friday, 24-26th April 2024 in Morganstown Village Hall.
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.
Previous Production
The autumn 2023 production was ‘Ben Hur’ adapted by Patrick Barlow (who also wrote ‘The 39 Steps’ adaptation), held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday November 22nd to 24th in Morganstown Village Hall.
Pictures from past productions can be seen by clicking the link to ‘Past Productions’ in the right hand panel (or for a small screen device, at the bottom of the web page).
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
The Privacy Policy of the Society can be seen by clicking on ‘Privacy Policy’ at the top right of this page (or at the bottom of the page if using a laptop or other mobile device).
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