Welcome to AAODS | Abergavenny Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society

AAODS (short for Abergavenny Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society) was established in 1911. We have a long proud history, which you can read more about by clicking here.

Our society is split into two sections; a Junior Section (Ages 7-18) and a Senior Section (Age 14+). We perform in the Borough Theatre in Abergavenny and tickets can be bought through their website for our upcoming shows.

AAODS is a member of NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association), the major representative body for amateur theatre in the UK.

Junior Section | Ages 8-18

Our Junior Section has produced excellent shows in the Borough Theatre over the last few years. The production of Les Misérables (Student Edition) in 2008, won 'Best Youth Production in Wales and Ireland', awarded by NODA.

The most recent production by the AAODS Junior Section was the Wizard of Oz, in November 2011.

JUNIOR SECTION REGISTRATION

Want to join the highly successful AAODS Junior section, winners of the ACT4B 'Best Production 2011' for their last show - The Wizard of Oz? Registration for current and new members for their next show ('Whistle Down the Wind' written by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Jim Steinman, to be performed 19th to 24th November 2012) will be held on MONDAY 30th APRIL at 6.30pm in the Corn Exchange (above the Market Hall, Abergavenny).

Please attend promptly with a parent or responsible adult to complete the registration form. Prospective new members will be required to audition before the committee on Wednesday 9th May starting at 6.30pm.

You will be required to sing a song of your choice (accompanied by a sound track or bring piano music to be played) and recite a poem or piece of prose, again of your choice.

First rehearsal for the new company will begin Monday 14th May & subsequent Mondays, in the Corn Exchange from 7pm.

Senior Section | Age 14+

Our Senior Section also has a proud track record of producing fantastic shows from Guys and Dolls to Oklahoma!.

Our Centenary year show was A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to The Forum. Our next production will be the evergreen favourite 'The Sound of Music' only just released for amateur production following its recent run on the West End.

Book your tickets NOW for 'The Sound of Music'

Performed at The Borough Theatre, Abergavenny on Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th April, with early show plus Matinee on 28th April. For further details please Tel 01873 850805.

Centenary Celebrations

We are 100 years old this year and have published a book One Hundred Years of Abergavenny Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society which is now available by enquiry via our website. This hardback book is full of interesting facts and photos cataloguing the exciting history of our society through the years. Price: £10 (plus P & P)

Many thanks.

Jill Murray, Chairman