Our next production is an exciting one as it’s a sequel to the successful ‘Murder By The Book’  from January 2023, with a new title called ‘Always Listen To Your Nose’, written by our very own Alys Codd, who will also be directing it.

The author of Curtain Up on Murder and Murder Weekend has woven “an intense web of deceit, intrigue and secrets”. Prospective contestants for a TV reality show gather in a country house, aiming to win a large cash prize, but only if they survive the rigours of the ultimate Spygame.

Congratulations Jean, on your NODA Nomination for “Inspirational Contribution to the Pursuit of Excellence in Theatre and Enhancement of the overall Theatrical Experience”

“84 Charing Cross Road” is a heartwarming tale that transcends time and geography and the box office is now open!

Our next play will be “84 Charring Cross Road” by Helene Hanff. Production nights will be 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th May 2024.

In the tense and dramatic setting of May 1944, amid the turmoil of World War II, a high-stakes game of espionage and betrayal unfolds at Bletchley Park.

Our January production this year is an exciting mix of puzzles, espionage and mystery.

We sat Rob Wilderspin down with Paula Stenson, our amazing director, to ask a few questions and learn more about Paula’s love of theatre.

Autumn is approaching along with the Annual General Meeting of Mortimer Dramatic Society on Friday 15th September 2023 starting at 7:45pm for 8:00pm at St. John’s Hall.

We have set ourselves an exciting challenge…. we have a team who would love to bring “And Then There Were None” to our stage in October 2023

Tickets are available for all four nights of our dinner theatre performances of “Murder By The Book”, so book now as they will sell fast.

We are excited to plan our May production.  After her success with Waiting for God, Kerry Thomas is returning to direct two one act plays.

Tickets are available for all four nights of our dinner theatre performances of “Murder By The Book”, so book now as they will sell fast.

We are excited to plan a return to the stage and to kick off our new MDS season in October, we are looking to perform ‘Waiting for God’ by Michael Aitkins.

We are excited to be opening up the doors (or should that read curtains?) to our theatre work and our first activity is something along the lines of a Play in a Weekend!

All the legs, rubber ducks and two tiny dancers. It’s time for Theatre Bingo! Print your bingo cards and prepare for a night of bingo heaven.

MDS is proud to present a fantastic selection of Joyce Grenfell monologues, performed by members of the society, directed by Kerry Thomas and narrated by Tom Shorrock.

This beautifully poetic story; written in simple lyric prose, tells the story of Philip Rhayader a lonely hunchbacked artist who lives alone in an abandoned lighthouse on the desolate Great Marsh of Essex.

MDS present their first radio play, To Hull and Back! This is the first scene of a heartwarming play about a mother and daughter struggling to make ends meet.

We’ve postponed Murder on West Moon Street, however we’re using our time at home to take MDS to the airwaves with two radio plays!

Work on our May production of Murder on West Moon Street is up and running and the next step following the wonderful read-through last week, is to announce our audition date!

It’s a read through of our May production – Murder on West Moon Street!

Practice your best dragon voice, or cast a spell with Merlin in the audition pieces for The Sword in the Scone

Good King Uther Pendragon has died with no heir. It’s up to Merlin, yet again, to find the next King of Camelot.

Tickets are available for all four nights of our performances of “Di and Viv and Rose”, so book now as they will sell fast.

Our October Play has switched, and this time the girls just wanna have fun!

After a lot of hard work from all on the committee, we’re exceptionally proud to be able to launch our new website!

Ever wondered what happens behind-the-scenes of a production? We’ve gathered some backstage photos from a recent production.