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Witney Dramatic Society

Established 1946
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We support...

Maggie’s offers free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their families and friends. Help is offered freely to anyone with any type of cancer.

To find out more about their work, visit: https://www.maggiescentres.org

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Come to our Quiz Night!

Please note: Limited spaces available and are now filling fast.  Please contact Emily Hemming on e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ASAP to reserve your place!

Our next social event....

We will be raising money for Witney Dramatic Society and Children’s Cancer charity so it's all for a good cause!

When: Friday 20th January 2017 
At: Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. 
Where: West Witney Bowls Club, Burford Road, Witney OX29 0NB

Cost: £3 per person maximum of 6 per team

Cash Prize and Raffle on the night

All welcome. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

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  • January 2017

Our Next Production - June 2017!

Our next production will be 'Death by Fatal Murder' a comedy drama by Peter Gordon and a sequel to the very funny 'Murdered to Death'. The production dates will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd June 2017 with the technical rehearsal on the 27th May.

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  • June 2017

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Theatre Trip to Oxford - Sister Act! - May 2017

Sister Act - Oxford - May 2017

Social event...

In May 2017 (suggested date: 16th May), we are planning to go and see the play, "Sister Act" in Oxford.

SING HALLELUJAH FOR THE ALL NEW PRODUCTION OF SISTER ACT STARRING ALEXANDRA BURKE

An all new production of the Broadway and West End smash hit musical comedy returns to the UK starring ALEXANDRA BURKE (The X Factor, The Bodyguard).

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  • What's on
  • Sister Act
  • Alexandra Burke
  • Musical-comedy
  • May 2017

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Readings for our October performances!

The first readings for our next productions - 'The return of Lady Bracknell' being directed by Margaret and 'It's not your day is it?' are as follows....

Monday 17th July 2017 - The Fleece, (The Green Room) Witney at 7.30pm

Thursday 20th July 2017 - Sainsbury's (Cafeteria) Witney at 7.30pm

Monday 24th July 2017 -TBC but should be The Fleece at 7.30pm

Thursday 27th July 2017 - Sainsbury's (Cafeteria) Witney at 7.30pm


We may extend to the following week if more readings are needed.

We hope to see you there!

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  • The Return of Lady Bracknell
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  • It's not your Day is it?
  • Eric Scott
  • October 2017
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Very sad news...Steve Piper

Steve Piper

It is with sadness and regret that we inform you of the death of one of our Witney Dramatic Society family.

His family have at this time asked for privacy as they come to terms with their loss. 

Steve, aged 28,  started his association with the Society through many collaborations with Dramascope at a young age. Due to his and his brother Paul's natural comedic ability they were often cast as the villain's sidekicks in our Pantos, but he was talented in so many ways and for us, this came to the fore in our 2011 production of Little Shop of Horrors where he not only made us laugh and cry in the lead role of Seymour,  He also directed the production with Grace's help and choreographed most of the numbers. Who can forget the finale zombie dance.  It was his love of dancing that took him on to become a talented dance teacher and choreographer. 

Those who knew him will agree that the stage will  be a darker place wthout him on it....we will all be thinking of Steve as we perform our forthcoming play to be performed this weekend, 27th, 28th and 29th October.

Photo adpated from: Oxford Times article.  Please click on link to see their article. 

Charity Fundraising Day in Memory of James

A Charity fundraising event is being organised by Jayne Watson in memory of her son James who was a former member of Witney Dramatic Society.  

The event is being held on 16th July from 2pm onwards at Walnut Tree House, 6 Aston Road, Brighthampton OX29 7QW. There will be Music, BBQ, Raffle, Stalls, Bar and a silent auction. The funds raised are being split between Make A Wish UK and WItney Dramatic Society.

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  • An Evening of Comedy and Horror!
  • Actors required!
  • Truth Fairies Postponed!
  • YouTube
  • Actress required!
  • Instagram
  • The Truth Fairies Online!
  • October production
  • Wizard of Oz - Panto 2020
  • Witney Dramatic Society - Annual General Meeting 2019
  • Jack and the Beanstalk Poster
  • BBC Radio Oxford
  • Monthly social - all welcome!
  • Readings for our new pantomime!
  • Open night - 7th November
  • Old Time Music Hall - Rehearsals going well!
  • Old Time Music Hall
  • Production postponement
  • Witney Dramatic Society - Annual General Meeting 2018
  • Oxfordshire Drama Network Newsletter - April 2018
  • Readings for our October performances!
  • Open Night - come and find out about our next production!
  • Our Next Production - June 2017!
  • We support Maggies Cancer Care
  • Witney Dramatic Society - Special General Meeting 23rd May 2017
  • WDS Quiz Night - A huge success!
  • Come to our Quiz Night!
  • Theatre Trip to Oxford - Sister Act! - May 2017
  • Very sad news...Steve Piper
  • Our latest production is proudly supporting....The Alzheimer's Association
  • Oxfordshire Drama Network Newsletter - October 2016
  • Charity Fundraising Day in Memory of James
  • Channel 4 Random Acts
  • Oxfordshire Drama Network Newsletter - June 2016
  • Audition Notice - A Midsummer Night's Dream
  • Bothered and Bewildered by Gail Young - October 2016
  • New web site!
  • The Love Nest by Raymond Hopkins - May 2015
  • All help appreciated!
  • The Flint Street Nativity by Tim Firth - Your chance to take part!
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  • The Ghost Train - October 2014
  • Pantomime 2014 - Puss in Boots

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