Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closure Update

Following the official government notification which stipulates that people should avoid public buildings, we regret to announce that MADS Theatre will close to help slow the spread of coronavirus and to protect our patrons and volunteers. All public performances and social events are postponed, but we hope to be able to present the two remaining productions from our 2019-2020 season in the future. This is an unprecedented event for everyone and we thank you for your continued support and loyalty.

In the meantime, please watch this short video to hear about our plans and aspirations for the rest of 2020.  Thank you.

Best wishes
MADS Theatre
13th December 2023
"Kiss Me Quickstep" Reading and Audition Dates

The reading and audition dates have been announced for our production of "Kiss Me Quickstep" by Amanda Whittington, which will be performed June 10-15, 2024 and directed by Luke Oldham.  They are:- Reading: Monday, February 4th 2024, 7:45pm at the theatre Audition: Tuesday, February 13th 2024, 7:45pm at the theatre.

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13th December 2023
"The Welkin" Reading and Audition Dates

The reading and audition dates have been announced for our production of "The Welkin" by Lucy Kirkwood, which will be performed April 22-27, 2024 and directed by Kayleigh Smith.  They are:- Reading: Monday, January 8th 2024, 7:45pm at the theatre Audition: Monday, January 22nd 2024, 7:45pm at the theatre.

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30th October 2023
"Burke and Hare" Reading and Audition Dates

The reading and audition dates have been announced for our production of "Burke and Hare" by Tom Wentworth, which will be performed March 4th - 9th, 2024 and directed by Andy Cantillon.  They are:- Reading: Monday, November 20th 2023, 7:45pm at the theatre Audition: Monday, December 11th 2023, 7:45pm at the theatre.

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13th March 2023
"People" Reading and Audition Dates

The reading and audition dates have been announced for our production of "People" by Alan Bennett, which will be performed June 19th - 24th, 2023 and directed by Jack Morrison.  They are:- Reading: Monday, March 20th 2023, 7:45pm at the theatre Audition: Monday, March 27th 2023, 7:45pm at the theatre.

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5th January 2023
"The Revlon Girl" Reading and Audition Dates

The reading and audition dates have been announced for our production of "The Revlon Girl", which will be performed April 24th - 29th, 2023 and directed by Kayleigh Smith.  They are:- Reading: Monday, January 23rd 2023, 7:45pm at the theatre Audition: Monday, January 30th 2023, 7:45pm at the theatre.

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21st October 2022
SHORTS Cancelled

After very careful consideration and with deep regret, we've decided to cancel the 'Shorts' production. It was felt the quality of the entire experience as a whole would not have been up to our usual high standard. We sincerely hope that this may be more of a postponement than a cancellation and we can come […]

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30th September 2022
"Shakespeare in Love" Reading and Audition Dates

The reading and audition dates have been announced for our production of "Shakespeare in Love", which will be performed March 6th - 11th, 2023 and directed by Cameron Chandler.  They are:- Reading: Wednesday October 5th, 2022, 7:45pm at the theatre Audition: Tuesday October 25th, 2022, 7:45pm at the theatre.

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9th September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Macclesfield Amateur Dramatic Society would like to extend their deepest condolences and sympathies to the Royal Family on this sad occasion. To mark the passing of Her Majesty, there will be a minute's silence held before the remaining two performances of Ladies In Lavender on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th. Your compassion and understanding will […]

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20th August 2022
"Alys, Always" Reading and Audition Dates

  The reading and audition dates have been announced for our production of "Alys, Always", which will be performed December 5th - 10th 2022 and directed by Andrea Buccino.  They are:- Reading: Monday September 12th, 2022, 7:45pm at the theatre Audition: Monday September 26th, 2022, 7:45pm at the theatre.

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16th March 2022
MADS Supports the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal

MADS and patrons donate £1000 to the Red Cross DEC Ukraine Appeal.

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6th December 2021
"It Could Be Verse!" MADS Poem Featured in The Sunday Mirror

A poem from MADS' lockdown miscellany book, "It Could Be Verse!" has been featured in the December 5th 2021 edition of The Sunday Mirror. The poem, New Normal Neighbours was written by Simon Gregson, best known for his portrayal of Steve McDonald in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 1989, and more recently […]

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30th July 2021
It Could Be Verse!

"It Could Be Verse!" - a miscellany or poetry written by MADS members, friends and family during lockdown is now available for purchase.

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6th July 2020
MADS Chair Wins Macclesfield Civic Award

The Macclesfield Town Civic Awards are presented each year by The Mayor to celebrate achievements, honour volunteers and recognise those who have made a difference in Macclesfield. They are very prestigious and to receive one is deemed a great honour. MADS is proud and delighted to announce that our Chair, Cameron Chandler is the winner […]

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6th July 2020
MADS Win Again in Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards

  After receiving a whopping 13 nominations in the curtailed 2019-2020 Cheshire Theatre Guild (CTG) Full Length Play Festival, Macclesfield ADS was delighted to receive FIVE awards. So it's a well done and many congrats to:- Jack Morrison for "From the Ashes" (the Write Now! Award for new writing) Andy Cantillon as ‘Howard’ in Moon […]

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11th September 2019
MADS Garners Trophies in 2019 Awards Season

MADS actors, directors, backstage and technical folk have won a total of eight trophies in the annual awards given out by the amateur guilds and federations in our area earlier in the summer. So well done to:- Rob Copeland for Best Supporting Actor in "Nicholas Nickleby" (Cheshire Theatre Guild, CTG) The MADS Props team for […]

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