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. 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 in the Spring.
Southern Counties Drama Festival
Tickets are still available for MADS entry in the 2026 one-act play festival, 24th February at the Barn Theatre – please note 7pm start time. Directed by Steve Jones, Imelda and Katie will be performing Blood on Canvas, a thriller by Richard James, by arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts. You’ll also be able to see a youth theatre production, and if you wish stay at the end to hear the adjudicator’s comments (winners will be announced on 28th February. Book here
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