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HADS PRESENT ROBIN HOOD

It's Panto time at Warneford School on 17th and 18th February, with Robin Hood and his Merry Men roaming the forest, robbing the rich and saving the day! Come along and Boo and Hiss the evil Sheriff and meet his poor sidekick, Dogberry! Will Marion marry her true love? Will the Dame get a man? Will Cecil and Cedric get new outfits? Joining us again this year are the lovely Dizzy Feet Dancers, both small and junior! A colouring competition for children aged 4-11 can be done through the Library, the winner receiving a family ticket for 4 to the Saturday matinee performance. Tickets on sale beginning of February from McColls, Lighthouse, Post Office or Sandra on 762197.

Posted by: SANDRA On: 16-01-2012
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Murder Mystery at The Centre

Come and enjoy an evening of suspense, A murder Mystery with one act play "The Offence" by Diana Ruffle, audience participation in finding out who dunnit! on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November 7.30pm at The Centre (formerly Northview School). Tickets cost £3 to include light supper available from The Post Office, McColls and Lighthouse Bookshop. A licensed bar will also be available

Posted by: SANDRA On: 23-10-2011
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WE KNOW YOU’RE OUT THERE! OH YES WE DO…

Did you see “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” this year? Did you enjoy it and think you’d like to be on stage? If you did, come along to one of our sessions and find out more. We are always looking for new actors, singers and stage crew, and would be very interested in hearing from anyone who would like to get involved. Also our lighting and sound department is keen to pass on their experience and knowledge to others. We meet twice a week during productions on a Monday and Thursday and welcome children from Year 5 upwards. Adult membership for the year is £15, which includes fun, laughter, a little hard work and social evenings. For more information give us a ring on 762197 (Sandra) or visit our website: www.highworthamdram.co.uk

Posted by: SANDRA On: 05-04-2011
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Murder Mysteries

Last year we took part in 4 successful Murder Mystery’s on the Blunsdon and Cricklade Railway, and recently helped to celebrate a 60th Birthday. A group of 8-10 cast members arrive in character, act out and follow a scenario by ad libbing, dropping hints and sometimes having arguments. The guests are given brief descriptions of each character; they have to become detectives working out who each character is, why a particular person is murdered and the eventual murderer.

A lot of fun is had by both actors and guests. If you are interested in taking part as a cast member or a guest then please contact us. Our next date at the railway is June 24th.

Posted by: SANDRA On: 05-04-2011
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Wizard Of Oz Photos

Some Photo's from the wizard of Oz pantomime have been uploaded and can be viewed here

If you have any photo's of your own and would like to see them on the site, please send them to admin@highworthamdram.co.uk

Also if you came and viewed the show don't forget to leave a comment on the Shows page

Posted by: ADMIN On: 26-02-2010
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Information On Mystery Train

Information on the Mystery Train event is now uploaded!
Click Here for the details.

Posted by: BEN On: 31-08-2009
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News Pictures Uploaded

The Pantomime pictures from February (Sleeping Beauty) have been uploaded and can now be found in the Sleeping Beauty Gallery.

Also Highworth's got Talent 2009 photo's have been uploaded. Click Here

Posted by: ADMIN On: 06-08-2009
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HADS Drama Kids

If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise! And should you inadvertantly wander into Silver Threads Hall on a Monday between 7 and 8, then you're sure of an even bigger one!! Alternate Mondays see the meeting of the HADS DramaKids workshops for children aged between 8 and 16. The purpose of these workshops is to develope drama skills, encourage budding performers and provide an awareness of backstage roles and requirements. Within a relaxed and informal framework, the children have the opportunity to become involved in public performance work, write and perform their own material, and take part in various exercises and games to enhance their skills and knowledge. Recently parents were invited to view three short (!) performances by the children of plays written by themselves. Decisions regarding props and costumes were made by the children, as were any choices of scenery. It was a fun evening, providing for the parents an opportunity to see what their offspring had been up to, and giving the children a chance to show off all their hard work. Wth the summer holidays almost upon us, workshops have ceased until September when they will recommence initially with skill developement sessions, followed in about November by rehearsals for the upcoming pantomime! Not unsurprisingly, none of this can take place without adult support. There are three regular helpers - Hilary, Lesley and Sandra, who are ably assisted by Alison. However more help is always needed! If you feel that you would like to get involved please contact Lesley who will be happy to offer any further information required. Written by Leslie Bradshaw

Posted by: MAUREEN On: 08-07-2009
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Costumes For Hire

We have a large range of homemade and shop bought costumes, ranging from victorian to modern day, including a horse and trees. If you are holding an event, attending a medieval banquet or just want to dress up, our costumes are available to hire for a small fee of £5 per costume. For further details please contact Sandra on 01793 762197 or email our website where your details will be forwarded on.

Posted by: SANDRA On: 08-07-2009
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Has Highworth Got Talent ?

I should say so! HADS organised a Talent Show on 29 May and chose 15 acts to perform on Warneford school stage in front of 4 judges.
Acts ranged between musical, dancing and comedy and ages were from 8 to 80. Fortunately the acts were all superb, but this left a very difficult decision for the judges and 2 nearly came to blows regarding who should be the winner.

Eventually 3 acts were chosen. first prize of £100 went to Eleanor Williams singing a spine tingling 'Ave Maria', whilst the 2 runners up were Kelly Keogh a very talented an energetic Irish dancer and Mervyn Penny who bought the house down with a singing, comedy act about a cat that died and came back to life.

We were all surprised at the number of people who turned out to support the acts and the show. The audience was fantastic and seemed to love all the acts, with the 'clapometer' showing a maximum score for most of the night. Melanie Duff, the newly appointed Mayor of Highworth, presented the prizes.

Posted by: MAUREEN On: 18-06-2009
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