Welcome to The Holt Dramatic Society. In the following pages you will find out all you need to know about the Society, so please browse and feel free to contact us with any comments as we welcome input from everyone. The present society was formed in 1966 from the ashes of the St Katherine’s Players. In 1979 we were the first amateur production company to stage an outdoor ‘Shakespeare’ event, and as the leader for this form of summer entertainment we are delighted that so many other companies have followed our early lead and now stage similar events.We perform 3 productions every year, with a biennial outdoor Shakespeare or similar production in the summer, a traditional pantomime, and an eclectic range of plays from farce to tragedy.. why not look at some of our past productions by clicking  the Past productions tab above.

We not only need audiences but also actors of all shapes, sizes and ages, and if treading the boards is not your style then why not consider becoming involved in the myriad roles backstage or front of house? Maybe dressing up for the evening and being the barperson or ticket collector appeals? Whether you are considering coming to our next production or becoming more actively involved in your local Society we will give you a warm and friendly welcome.

Pride and Prejudice has just finished. 4 performances in the Courts garden in varying climatic conditions were enjoyed by full houses on every night. We have received very favourable comments from NODA and the RoseBowl awards. 

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Pride and Prejudice

We have been nominated for the following awards in the prestigious RoseBowl  awards ( the south west's answer to the Oscars!)

Best leading actor in a drama - Lizzy Ward  (Elizabeth Bennett)

Best supporting actor in a drama  - Ian Smart (Mr Collins)

Congratulations to both for these well deserved nominations - watch this space for the results which will be announced at the Annual award ceremony at the Winter Gardens Weston super Mare on the 7th October

Romeo and Juliet has now been cast. Our director Kate Palmer is also hoping to use young volunteers for backstage work such as stage management, lighting, sound and props. If you have experience of these tasks, or just fancy having a go.. why not contact us with your details?

Aladdin and his Magic Lamp. Directed by Dee Hughes. Auditions will be held on the 6th September (6.30pm for children adults from 7.30pm) at Church House, Ham Green, Holt. Why not come along if you want to be involved in this most traditional and British form of theatre?

Coming soon.... we are planning an on line booking system in addition to our traditional booking office .

Payment will be by PayPal  Watch this space to book your tickets for the Autumn production of Romeo and Juliet