Welcome
Rottingdean Drama Society has been going strong for over half a century, performing plays to entertain not only the people of Rottingdean but ever-widening audiences in Brighton and surrounding areas. The Society's aim is to present a balanced program each year, including great classics, costume dramas, contemporary plays, comedies and pantomimes.
“Rottingdean Drama Society must be one of the bravest groups in the county” – Jeremy Malies, Sussex Express 2007
The Society was founded in 1948 and aims to perform three plays and a pantomime each year at the Rottingdean Village Hall.
High standards are sought and, over the years, entries for the annual Brighton and Hove Arts Council Drama Competition have received ten awards including recognition of the warm and welcoming theatrical environment, Best Supporting Actress, Best Actor, Best Stage Setting and three times in ten years for the Best Overall Production.
Next Production
For details of Rottingdean Drama Society's next productions, click here.
Join!
Rottingdean Drama Society welcomes new active members throughout the year. If you are new to drama or have years of experience, please do not hesitate to come along to an audition or rehearsal and meet the other members. You will find a friendly and supportive atmosphere. [more]
Associate Membership
If you are a regular theatre goer or would like to attend annual social events, while supporting a local drama society, Associate membership is for you!
“RDS redefine the word 'amateur'! They are always so professional” – Robert Scratchley, Hove
As an Associate Member of Rottingdean Drama Society, you not only join a membership of over 100 people, you also receive four tickets for the price of three and at least one exclusive social performance every year. [more]
A selection of RDS news...
Sound Crew Wanted
Posted: May 2008
Rottingdean Drama Society wants to build up a small, dedicated team to look after sound for all our... [more]
'Steaming' to be first multimedia production!
Posted: May 2008
From our first discussions with director, Jo Newman, it sounds as though the next production will be... [more]
Play Readings - Every last Friday
Posted: March 2008
Anne Verrall organises monthly play readings, held in the Hall on the last Friday of the month at 8.... [more]
Arabian Knights Pantomime Raffle
Posted: February 2008
Many thanks to all who donated prizes and purchased raffle tickets during the pantomime. A grand tot... [more]
See below for a random selection of past productions. The full list can be found in the Productions section.
Toad of Toad Hall (1992)
Comedy of Errors (1992)
The Goose Girl (2007)
Billy Liar (1990)
The Love on the Dole (2006)
Arabian Knights (2008)
