MADS has been staging a variety of drama productions in the village hall since 1928. As a small friendly society drawn from a wide area around Merstham, we always welcome anyone interested in performing, directing, backstage or front-of-house roles. Please fill in the Contact Form and we’ll add you to our newsletter list
In recent years we’ve usually staged at least one full-length play each year in October, and a one-act play or other entertainment with fish and chip supper/quiz in the Spring. We regularly compete in the Southern Counties Drama Festival at the Barn Theatre, Oxted
Mixed Doubles (October 2026)
Our next production 21-23 October will be Mixed Doubles, a series of short two character plays all on the theme of relationships. Authors include Alan Ayckbourn, Harold Pinter, Fay Weldon and others, with a wide variety of styles from humorous to poignant. More information here
Quality Street Fair
On 6th September MADS will have a stall at Quality Street Fair, an annual community event with traditional activities, held in one of the oldest streets in the area
MADS is older than we thought !
Recent discoveries show that MADS actually started in 1928, not 1930 as previously thought. Due to the lack of archive material, early history is still sketchy, but you can read some it here
Murder mystery
Thanks to all who supported our Autumn production Manifesto for Murder. There was a full house for the Friday performance, and director Berny Burke kept the audience guessing by changing the identity of the murderer each night. Cast list and more photos here