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Easter Workshop

Easter Acting Workshop

MDS Youth Company presents our Easter Acting Workshop.

If you're aged between 7 and 16 years, come and have fun learning how to create characters, understanding the context about a play, working with scripts and creating dynamic acting pieces.

Tickets: £5 per place
Date: Tuesday 15th April

Time: 3-5pm
Venue: St. John's Church Centre, Merrow

To book email: [email protected]

Movie Night

Movie Night

MDS Youth Company invites you to Movie Night and a viewing of our 2024 Production.

Tickets: £5 (to cover pizza, snacks and drinks)
Date: Tuesday 15th April

Time: 5-7pm
Venue: St. John's Church Centre, Merrow

To book email: [email protected]

Playreading

Play reading - Boys

Join us on Thursday 24th April to take part in a play reading Ella Hickson's 'Boys'. 

Everyone will get a chance to read part of the play. Members and Non-members aged 16+ are welcome.

It's a great opportunity to come and meet the group if you've not worked with us before,. Whether you've lots of experience or always fancied having a go at acting this will be a very relaxed reading in a welcoming group.

Date: Thursday 24th April
Time: 8pm
Venue: St. John's Church Centre, Merrow

To book email: [email protected]

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Join us on Saturday 26th April for an evening of Music, Comedy, Monologue and more....

If you're keen to take part please email [email protected].

The event is aged 16+, anyone 15 years or under unfortunately cannot attend.

Date: Saturday 26th April
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: St. John's Church Centre, Merrow

Matilda Jr

Matilda Jr

MDS Youth Company are excited to present Matilda the Musical Jr!

Inspired by the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda the Musical Jr is an adaptation of the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly.


The tiniest mite packs the mightiest sting! The story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. 


After the great success of our musical 'The Addams Family' last year, MDS Youth Company is back.


Dates: Friday 30th - Saturday 31st May

Times: 1.30pm and 6.30pm (both days)

Venue: Tormead School, Guildford GU1 2JD


Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised materials are supplied by Music Theatre International mtishows.co.uk

Who are we?

Welcome to Merrow's heartbeat for theatrical excellence, nestled in the heart of Guildford, Surrey.

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Discover the Legacy: Since the 1920s

We're not just a drama society; we're a living legacy.

Merrow Dramatic Society has been delivering top-tier performances for over a century, dating back to the glamorous 1920s.

Community

Unveil Our Vibrant Community Spirit

Merrow Dramatic Society isn't just about the stage; we're an integral part of the Merrow community.

Our repertoire spans from riveting plays to soul-stirring poetry evenings, immersive play readings, show-stopping musical theatre, and a lineup of fabulous social events.

Spotlight

Spotlight on Premier Venues

Our productions shine at the professionally-equipped theatres.

And the magic of our annual pantomime, a beloved Merrow tradition since the '50s, unfolds at the Merrow Village Hall.

Theatre

A Theatrical Spectrum: Classics to Thrillers

Dive into a diverse selection of theatrical experiences, from intense classics to sidesplitting comedies and spine-tingling thrillers.

We're committed to showcasing local talent, and we warmly welcome new members of all ages, whether your passion lies on or off the stage.

Join us today and become a part of Merrow Dramatic Society's rich tapestry of theatrical excellence.
Let's bring your talents to life on the Merrow stage!

Committee 2024 - 2025

Chair: Jonathan Burston
Vice-Chair: Elena Mason
Treasurer: Sam May
Secretary: Cathy Greaves
Committee Members: Christina Mason, Sarah Wood, Katy Lucas, Ellie Plaice, Liz Drain, Ellie May, Alastair Watson

Our Recent Show - The Addams Family

This year's MDS Youth Company musical production of 'The Addams Family' was a creepy, kooky hit! Directed by Christina Mason, Elena Mason and Alastair Watson, and choreographed by Jo Burston. We performed at St Catherine's School in Bramley, a beautiful new venue for MDS. We were fortunate to have such an amazing home for this show. 

The scenery was beautiful, and really allowed the audience to be drawn into the mysterious world of the Addams family. We worked with 'World of Wigle' set company to find the perfect set for this show.

The stars of this show, the fantastic young performers in our Youth Company, have been widely commended by audiences, crew and the venue for their professionalism both on and off stage. This cast worked very hard, not only to produce such wonderful performances on stage, but to build their skills in acting, singing and dancing, and also their confidence. The creative team were lucky and proud to see this development over the course of the rehearsal period. Each and every one of the cast should be extremely proud of the work they produced, and the bar has certainly been set for all future Youth Company performances. 

Thank you to our crew (Steph, Rob, Diane, Will and Rosie), headed by Stage Manager, Daniel Bundy, and Lighting Designer, Kevin Wright. Also a massive thank you to Rob and Duncan from St Catherine's for all their support during show week. We hope to be back soon! Thank you to John from Front of House Photography for these gorgeous photos. 

Finally, thank you to everyone who supported the show - both those who bought tickets, and those who helped out front of house and back stage. This experience really drummed home that MDS is all about "family first, and family last, and family by and by"! 

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