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Working Day June 2004
With limited space available for all the 'treasures' collected by the Society since the 1950s, something had to be done!
Neat racks; when we had reached them through all the other things in the store.
The cull starts.
Removing grime from the stage...they're sanding it as well!
Enjoying a break.
Order from chaos.
*pictures courtesy of Chris Boott
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Mortimer Dramatic Society. Mortimer Dramatic Society has been presenting high quality theatre and musical plays, to a professional standard, for the people of Mortimer and North Hampshire for over 50 years.
Mortimer Dramatic Society. Mortimer Dramatic Society has been presenting high quality theatre and musical plays, to a professional standard, for the people of Mortimer and North Hampshire for over 50 years, Mortimer amateur theatre drama dramatic stage plays scripts St. John's Hall, Reading, Basingstoke, MDS
Founded
in September 1950, Mortimer Dramatic Society staged its first production on the 12th-13th January
1951; "Painted Sparrows" by Guy Paxton & Edward V. Hoile. Tickets
were 1s/6d unreserved but half-a-crown and 3s/6d reserved (7.5p, 12.5p and 17.5p
in today's money)...but of course you get cushioned seats nowadays!
After three productions, Mortimer Dramatic Society was able to give £62
to charity, so obviously they were popular with local audiences right from the
start. High performance standards and community involvement are criteria in
which Mortimer Dramatic Society continues to take pride. In 1953 "Worms Eye View" was performed
in aid of Coronation funds. Village events have been regularly supported and
in 1977 Mortimer Dramatic Society portrayed Noah's Ark in the Silver Jubilee Procession.
Usually staging three performances each year Mortimer Dramatic Society
has about 40 members, roughly divided into thirds - actors, production crew
and administration. We have seven current Life Members; life membership is awarded
to members who have given consistent and exceptional service and support to
The Society for many years. Over the last 15 years six members have progressed
to become full Equity members performing in professional regional theatres and
the West End.
