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Friends & Family Quiz Night
4th April 2009

Strctly limited to friends and family, Southend Drama are holding a Quiz Night on 4th April at 7pm. The venue is in Southend - speak to Darran if you plan to attend. Team sizes are limited to 6 adults. Bring your own nibbles.

 

All England Drama Festival 2009 - Southend 1st Round
23rd - 28th March 2009

The first round of the 2009 All England Drama Festival will take place week commencing 23rd March 2009.

See Frank or Kay for further details.

 

All England Drama Festival 2008 - Southend 1st Round
10th - 15th March 2008

The first round of the 2008 All England Drama Festival will take place week commencing 10th March 2008.

See Frank or Kay for further details.

 

End of Year Meal
26th January 2007

As surely as night follows day, a slap-up meal follows our AGM. This year, the venue will be The Contrada Restaurant, located at the Balmoral Hotel in Westcliff-on-Sea on Saturday 26th January.

See Danny for further details and payment.

 

Annual General Meeting
22nd January
2008

Members are advised that the Southend Drama Society Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 22nd January at 8.00pm at the Leigh Wesley. Relevant paperwork will be sent to all members in due course.

 

All England Drama Festival 2007 - Southend 1st Round
26th - 31st March 2007

The first round of the 2007 All England Drama Festival will take place week commencing 26th March 2007.

See Frank for further details.

 

Annual General Meeting
20th February
2007

Members are advised that the Southend Drama Society Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 20th February at 8.00pm at the Leigh Wesley. Relevant paperwork will be sent to all members in due course.

 

Spamalot
4th November 2006

Southend Drama Society will be making a trip to London to see the recently-opened Monty Python West-End spin-off Spamalot on 4th November.

See Gemma for details.

 

Southend Drama Society 60th Birthday Celebration
21st October 2006

Southend Drama Society will be celebrating its 60th anniversary at a black-tie celebration at the Westcliff Hotel, Southend on Sea. Past and present members of the society are invited.

See Chloe for further details.

Update: Photos from this event can be seen here.

 

Romford Dog Track
2nd September 2006

Southend Drama Society will be making a visit to Romford Dog Track on 2nd September. See Gemma for details. Sheepskin coats and roll-up cigarettes are optional. Be lucky, oy, oy!

 

Southend Drama Festival 2006
27th March - 1st April 2006

The next Southend Drama Festival will take place at the Eastwood Studio Theatre, Leigh-on-Sea, in March 2006. This year, Southend Drama Society are submiiting the play Easy Stages, directed by Peter Nawratt. Good luck to all concerned!

 

End of Year Meal
25th February 2006

This year's meal will be held at Acropolis - see Chloe for further details.

 

Annual General Meeting
21st February 2006

This year's AGM will take place on Tuesday 21st February 2006 at the Leigh Wesley Hall at 8.00pm.

 

Not the Generation Game
28th January 2006

Brian and Sharon are putting together a night of fun at St Peter's Church Hall on 28th January 2006. A splendid time is ensured!

 

August Bank Holiday Bonanza - Peaceful Priory Park Picnic
Monday 29th August 2005

Do bank holidays get you down? Leave you feeling bored? Leave you feelin like you have to entertain the children or just yourselves but have nothing to do or nowhere to go?

Just wanna chill out with your mates? Then the Southend Drama Social Crew have the answers for you in the form of a Peaceful Priory Park Picnic.

Come and join us on Monday 29th August for a relaxing nibble in Priory Park.

Contact Chloe for further details.

 

London Tours - Duck and Jack the Ripper
Saturday 13th August 2004

Times etc TBA - see Chloe for details.

 

Southend Drama Society Quiz Night
14th May 2005

Our next quiz night will take place at St Peter's Church, Eastbourne Grove, Southend on Sea on 14th May. The fun kicks off at 7.30pm.

 

Southend Drama Society Meal
19th February 2005

This year's annual dinner will take place at the Cumberland Suite in Westcliff on 19th February 2005. The dress code is 'black tie'. See Gemma for further details.

 

Annual General Meeting
9th February 2005

This year's AGM will take place on Tuesday 9th February 2005 at the Leigh Wesley Hall at 8.00pm. All members of the Society are encouraged to attend. This is your opportunity to have your say about any matter concerning the running of the Society.

 

Tsunami Benefit: Murder Mystery Night
29th January 2005

In an effort to raise funds for the victims of the Asian Tsunami, a 'Murder-Mystery' evening shall be taking place on Saturday 29th January at the Chalkwell School, Leigh-on-Sea.

The Murder Squad, which features several members of Southend Drama Society, are donating their time to put on an evening of fear and suspense in the hope of raising a significant amount of money for the Disaster Emergency Committee.

To book a table, call Chalkwell School on XXXXX. Every penny raised on the evening will go directly to the relief effort in Asia.

 

BBC and Vinopolis Trip - 23rd October 2004

A trip which will include a guided tour of the BBC in London, along with Vinopolis. More details can be found here.

 

Southend Drama Festival 2005 - 14th - 19th March 2005

The next Southend Drama Festival will take place at the Eastwood Studio Theatre, Leigh-on-Sea, in March 2005. Will Southend Drama Society be able to keep hold of their crown? We hope so!

 

Quiz Night - 2nd July 2004

Our next quiz night will take place at St Peter's Church, Eastbourne Grove, Southend on Sea on 2nd July. The fun kicks off at 8pm.

 

All England Theatre Festival - 22nd-27th March 2004


The first round of the annual amateur dramatics festival takes place between 22nd and 27th March at the Eastwood Studio Theatre, Rayleigh Road, Leigh. Southend Drama Society plan to present two entries.

 

Annual Dinner - 12th March 2004

The annual dinner will take place on 12th March. See Juliet for tickets!

 

Annual General Meeting - 24th February 2004

The Annual General Meeting will take place on 24th February.

 

Treasure Hunt - 11th May 2003

The second annual Treasure Hunt - this time around Old Leigh. See Juliet for details.

 

Friends and Family Night - 7th April 2003

Our latest Friends and Family night takes place at the Focus Theatre, Southend on Sea. Doors open at 7.30pm.

 

All England Theatre Festival - 24th-29th March 2003

The first round of the annual amateur dramatics festival takes place between 24th and 29th March at the Eastwood Studio Theatre, Rayleigh Road, Leigh. Southend Drama Society plan to present two entries - "Through the Gate", a play written by one of our own members and "Babysitting Calvin".

 

Annual Dinner - 28th February 2003

The annual dinner will take place on 28th February. See Juliet for tickets!

 

Annual General Meeting - 25th February 2003

The Annual General Meeting will take place on 25th February.

 

Wine Tasting — 16th November 2002

A members—only evening of trying to guess the origin of a number of different wines—e-mail members@southenddrama.co.uk or speak to Juliet for further information.

 

London Trip - 31st August 2002

A chance to ride the London Eye and to take a tour of the National Theatre.

 

Friends and Family Night - 4th July 2002

A collection of plays and sketches performed by members of the Society. The event is taking place at The British Legion Hall, Hadleigh at 8.00pm. Bring your own snacks and drinks.

 

Priory Park Concert - 29th June 2002

An afternoon/evening of music in the park.

 

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