Waddington Dramatic Society take the stage – literally!

When Waddington Dramatic Society committee decided that their tired old stage at the village hall was long overdue for a make-over, they decided that they were going to get the job done themselves. Little did they realise what an incredible, mammoth task it would turn out to be!

With the invaluable help of members and volunteers, over a physically demanding and tiring week, fuelled with endless cups of tea and coffee, the society were very proud to say that their shiny new stage was finally complete, primed and ready for their production – J B Priestley’s When We Are Married, in May. Waddington Dramatic Society, are the 2022 winners of NODA East Midlands, District 4, award for best play for The Flint Street Nativity and are celebrating their 55th anniversary this year. The society, which like many societies, nearly folded following COVID, has kept going mainly down to the tireless dedication of committee members: Chairman, David Ridout; Publicity and Secretary, Julie Addison and Treasurer, Joan King. The society has persevered going from strength to strength producing quality shows for their community. They now have a stunning new stage for all their future productions. A big thank you to Andrea Smith, of Waddington Parish Council, for funding the project and everyone who contributed. Here’s to the next 55 years and many more shows to come!

Julie Addison