Heywood Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society

“Setting the standard in dramatic production”

Images from Hey Kids Production of West Side Story 2007

The Society was formed in 1930, and is affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) and to the Greater Manchester Drama Federation (GMDF). In 1990 the junior section Hey Kids was formed.

The society produces two full musicals each year : one for the senior section(16+) and one for Hey Kids (8 -18). The society also performs plays and concerts from time to time.

The senior show is normally in early March each year, and the Hey Kids show in mid-October. All performances are held at Heywood Civic Centre.

Rehearsals for the shows are normally held on Monday and Wednesday evenings, with additional Sunday afternoon rehearsals for the last few weeks before the show goes on.

The rehearsals for the senior show usually run from October to March each year, and for the Hey Kids show from May to October, with a break for the summer holidays. Throughout the year the Hey Kids don their brightly coloured Hey Kids T-shirts and take part in various activities to raise money for their society.

Such activities include bag packing at Morrisons Heywood, carol singing and various other activities. And as you can imagine singing Christmas carols in December wearing those T-shirts shows how committed these young thespians really are!

Thank you to all the members of Hey Kids who take time to support the society in these activities as it is greatly appreciated; also many thanks to the people of Heywood who continuously support the society.

Join Us

 

If you're a budding thespian or interested in working backstage in our society (as part of Heywood Theatrical Services (HTS), all are welcome. Come and join the HAODS family, we'll welcome you with open arms.

 

You don't need to be the next Barbara Streisand or Gene Kelly to be a member, just having enthusiasm and an interest in the theatrical world will do!

 

Although our Junior section always has a waiting list it is still worth enquiring, as with each show we require new young people to take part. At the very least your name will be added to the waiting list and you will be contacted when a place becomes available.

 

To enquire about membership please follow the link below, we can also add you to our mailing list and you can come and be one of our loyal audience and enjoy HAODS/Hey Kids productions for many years to come!

 

Our membership rates are as follows :

 

Playing members and junior members (inclusive of costume fees) :

 

...... either ........ £5 per month by standing order, with 2 free tickets to a show,

 

....... or ............ £50 per year

 

Vice presidents (non-playing members with power to vote at the AGM) ...... £10 per year

 

All members and vice presidents receive advance notification of the society’s events, and can book show tickets before they go on sale to the public.

 

For further information please contact the appropriate membership secretary whose details can be found on our contacts page.