Ombersley Dramatic Society, Hartlebury Parish Hall

23/05/2024

What an amazing first night! Some really good laughs. Still tickets available on the door for the next two performances. Come along and join us.

01/02/2024

What a lovely review from our NODA rep Bruce. We are all very happy with how it all went.

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28/01/2024

Almost finished our Sleeping Beauty run. Last performance this afternoon. There are still some tickets available at the door. Pop over and have a laugh, give a boo at Malicia and cheer at the Fairy!! You surely will have fun.
If you have enjoyed the shows, why not pop around tomorrow evening to Hartlebury Parish Hall at 7.30pm as we will start our rehearsals for our next play in May.
We look forward to seeing you.

28/01/2024

Our final performance is today at 2.30. If you have missed it so far there are tickets available on the door so come and join us for an afternoon of fun and laughter (maybe a few sweets for good measure).

07/01/2024

Our Pantomime is on at end of this month. Tickets available. We have put on an additional matinee on Sunday as well. Please see attached flyer for information.

10/09/2023

We Need You!
Come and join our friendly drama group for our new season.
Monday evenings from 7.30pm at Hartlebury Parish Hall.

26/06/2023

Come and join us and test your brain power on Saturday 8th July at Hartlebury Parish Hall. Also your chance to meet some of the dramatic society and have a chat about joining us in September when rehearsals start for our next pantomime.

05/06/2023

Today is our AGM, we will be reviewing the year and sharing upcoming plans for more fantastic drama productions in the year ahead. Always welcoming new members so feel free to come along to Hartlebury Parish Hall; meeting starts at 7.30pm.

29/05/2023

Meet Chris Marsh - Committee Treasurer
Acting arrived as a pastime of mine quite late in life. It was not something that I had ever tried at
school or anywhere else. And yet, aren't we all actors as "all the world's a stage"?
Ombersley DS is an extremely relaxed and friendly place where every new member is encouraged,
even those that don't need much encouragement to pitch in usually! I have acted in several funny
plays and pantomimes and in recent times have directed a couple of productions which may be
more fun and less stressing in terms of line learning...on the other hand.
Now over 70, I wonder when we will all be sent to a home for luvvies?

26/05/2023

Meet Becky Weir
Position on Committee
Committee Officer
What do you do in real life?
I am a counsellor/psychotherapist I run a social enterprise www.midlandtherapygroup.co.uk providing affordable counselling to the community.
How long have you been with ODS?
I joined towards the end of 2021 in the middle of rehearsals for Dick Whittington.
What made you join?
I was scrolling through Facebook on a Saturday evening after a glass of wine and saw a shout out for people to join the chorus; it seemed like a good idea at the time and I haven't looked back.
Why would you recommend joining?
It is fun and different, everyone is really friendly and supportive and I have challenged myself to do something new. I have met some great people made new friends.
Favourite Play
My first panto in the chorus of Dick Whittington, it was really fun, but I did love being the ghost this year in Jack and the Beanstalk.

24/05/2023

Meet Alex Fitzgerald
What is your position on the committee?
Committee Officer

What do you do in real life?
Pensions Team Leader for the NHS

How long have you been with ODS?
Over 8 years

What made you join the group?
I had always wanted to perform and then a friend mentioned that they were looking for someone for the role of Sammy in Robinson Crusoe and I came along and read and the director, Mike, was happy and the rest, as they say, is history.

Why would you recommend joining?
We are a really fun and friendly group and try to get as many people involved in each production as possible. There is also plenty of opportunity to try something new and we will help you get over your stage fright for your first performance!

What is your favourite performance that you have been involved in?
This is a hard one as I have loved every production that I have been in for different reasons. I loved the first pantomime that I was in - Robinson Crusoe - as I wasn’t really sure what I was doing but it was manic and there was a lot to do! I learned a lot and absolutely loved it hence why I have been in every one since! I also recently directed a play for the first time which was a new challenge but one that I greatly enjoyed.

22/05/2023

Meet Steve Willis
Position on Committee
Committee Member
What do you do in Real life?
I work in Worcester as a postie, delivering to various town and rural areas, covering my colleagues during their time off.
How long have you been with ODS?
I have been with ODS since 2016, joining after attending one of the groups’ open evenings. I have been both on stage and behind the scenes in various ODS productions. I have stage managed the last three ODS pantomimes - these are always a pivotal time in each ODS year and are great fun, giving ample opportunity for participation
What mad you join?
I have enjoyed amateur dramatics for many years and have been a member of various am dram groups in Worcester during this time.
Why would you recommend joining?
ODS is a friendly drama society, everybody is welcome. Usually performing twice a year, there are opportunities for everyone both onstage and backstage, and it is a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends

20/05/2023

Meet David Vas - Committee Secretary.
Position on Committee
Secretary
What I do in real life
Financial Controller
How long with ODS
Since Sep 1997 (first production was Camelot in Mar 1998)
What made me join
Recently moved to Worcester and my work colleague Hugh Raymer suggested I come and see what it was all about. Have not looked back since joining
Why would recommend
Great bunch of people. Have a lot of fun whilst rehearsing. Great buzz to receive the
audience appreciation.
Favourite play I have been in
40th Anniversary Cabaret (where we had lots of comedy sketches, musical numbers, etc)

17/05/2023

Meet - Lizzy Waterhouse:
What is your position on the committee?
Chair

What do you do in real life?
Director at Ecommerce website, Hope and Story www.hopeandstory.com
We are an online Marketplace that sells products made in the UK, supporting a more sustainable way to shop, Independent British Brands and manufacturing in the UK. I am also a practising Artist, and I do a few shifts at the Cross Keys, in Ombersley.

How long have you been with ODS
I grew up in Ombersley, I was in ODS from age 6 – 19 when I left to go to Cardiff University; I re-joined in 2021 after returning to the area, relocating from Pembrokeshire.

What made you join the group?
I love being a part of a group, people from all walks of life coming together to put on a show for their local community, it also gives me the opportunity to be creative and spend time with the friends that have made.

Why would you recommend joining?
We are a nice bunch, it's an opportunity to help create something from nothing, push yourself and build confidence, and make some friends along the way!

What is your favourite performance that you have been involved in?
My favourite show (from years ago) was ‘The Boyfriend’, Directed by Elvin Charles, it was my last show before leaving home for Uni. My favourite from recent times, was last years play ‘According to Rumour’ as it was such a fun role to play; but it’s been nice to be a part of each show as they are all so different.

16/05/2023

As we are approaching our AGM this year we thought it would be good for you to meet the current members of the ODS committee. Most of us will be standing again this year so over the run up to the AGM keep an eye out for our details so you have an idea about some of us working behind the scenes as well as in front of the audience.

15/05/2023

After a lovely afternoon out together we did not win 2022's best drama award for district 10. We did have fun singing Les Miserable and watching some very talented groups win awards.

14/05/2023

Today we are in Solihull as we have been nominated for a NODA award for our play last May, According to Rumour. Wish us luck!!!

25/04/2023

The set is all down and we are cleared away after another fun production. Thank you to all the wonderful cast and crew.
Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming events and remember we are always looking for new members to join us.

15/04/2023

Behind the scenes, set build for Love on the Beach, come along and see what we have achieved and enjoy an amazing performance.

08/04/2023

Tickets are now available for our next production. We will be performing at Hartlebury Parish Hall.
£8 per ticket, bar will be available.