all About kineton amateur dramatic society

Formed in 1981, Kineton Amateur Dramatic Society is the home of amateur drama in Kineton, Warwickshire. We put on two main shows a year, as well as various other performances, from one-act plays in local competitions to read-throughs and performances of work written by our own members. Plus, when we're not treading the boards, there are socials, workshops and fundraisers to get involved in too.

Our patron

We're proud to have the incredibly talented Anton Lesser as our patron. Renowned for his work on stage and screen, his recent roles include starring parts in Andor, Game of Thrones, The Crown and Wolf Hall, among others. We're thrilled to have Anton's support at our performances.

how kineton amateur dramatic society began

by former president and founder penny rivers-fletcher (1920-2014)

"In 1981, the Women's Institute, having been unable to afford the upkeep of their old hall in Kineton, had handed over the running of it to the newly formed Kineton Village Hall Association. A good stage had now become available and Kineton Amateur Dramatic Society was formed from a nucleus of WADS; the Amateur Dramatic Society from Wellesbourne, a nearby village. Membership soon increased and an enthusiastic society presented their first play “Midsummer Mink” in November of that year. This was well received by the community and membership soon extended to neighbouring villages. The Society had to provide much equipment for productions and members set about building flats and obtaining props etc.

The object of the Village Hall Association was, of course, the building of a new hall to replace the existing one which had been in place since 1918. Much fundraising took place within the village and many members of KADS were involved. When the sum of £12000 was raised, the old hall was demolished and the present one was built, with the stage from the old hall incorporated into the new building.

KADS moved into what was a superb stage with excellent wings, a dressing room and ample storage space. Since then our productions have gone from strength to strength.

where we are

kineton village hall, cv35 olb

Kineton is located on the intersection of the B4086, between Stratford-upon-Avon and Banbury
and the B4451, to the south of Junction 12 on the M40.

The Village Hall itself is near the centre of the village and is well signposted.

what makes our venue special

We're extremely fortunate in our link to Kineton Village Hall – it meant our needs were catered for in the design of the new building. We've got a generous backstage area, with a mezzanine level for storing set, props and costumes.

Plus, because we rehearse in the space where we perform, we have a benefit you don't often get in drama groups. We can rehearse onstage with set, light and sound for weeks before the show – not just on show week. Luxury, we know.

For our audiences, the auditorium is wheelchair accessible, and we also have a hearing aid loop available for anyone who needs it.