Act One Drama Society

Act One is Cardiff’s largest drama society.

Every year we put on several productions, all ranging in a variety of genres, and also host our award-winning annual night of original writing - Staging a Coup! If you enjoy acting, dancing, singing, socialising, or are interested in helping backstage with costumes, make-up, set design, publicity, stage management, sound or lighting, then we are the society for you!

Previously winner of 'Best Large Society' for three years in a row, we have a reputation for our friendly atmosphere, impressive productions, imaginative socials (including our annual abroad/domestic trip), and the Act One Ball! We also run smaller-scale productions, workshops and open mic nights. So if you're a fresher and want to direct - or if you don’t get cast in a main production - there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved.

Last year, we delivered a total of 6 productions; Jungle Juice Panto, Variety Night: A Night of Nostalgia, A Few Good Men, It Could Be Any One Of Us, Posh and The Boomerang Effect. We're super excited for another year of shows, with old and new talent on stage!

 

Want to get in touch?

If you are interested in joining Act One or have any questions please contact a member of the Committee through Facebook, or send a message to our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ActOneDramaSociety

You can also keep up to date with our current events on our Facebook group: ACT ONE 2023/24 https://www.facebook.com/groups/270006175834859

N.B. If you are not a Cardiff University student and wish to purchase a ticket for one of our productions you can do so by creating a 'temporary account'.

 

Get Involved!

There's something for everyone - so come along to our auditions and/or crew sign-ups when they arrive.

 

2023 SHOW SEASON:

Shrek, The Pantomime: Directed by Ben Lewis, Produced by Toby Robertson, Music Direction by Rebecca Jolliffe

        30th November - 2nd December 

 

Twelfth Night: Directed by Millie Quarm, Produced by Luke Knights

        29th February - 2nd March

 

Variety Night: Directed by Rebecca Jolliffe, Produced by Toby Robertson 

        Dates TBC 

 

Rent: Directed by Ben Alberts and Sophie Bull, Produced by Maya Oluoch-Olunya, Vocal Coaching by Katie Martin

        25th April - 27th April 

 

Beat: Directed by Sam Gavin-Pitt and Max Jones, Produced by Ira Ovalekar

        9th May - 11th May

 

 

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Membership

  • Act One Drama Society Standard Membership£15.00
Rent Night One!
25th April
The Gate
Join us for the opening night of our next musical, Rent!
Rent Programme
25th-27th April
The Gate
Purchase your programmes ahead of time for a half price discount! PROGRAMME ONLY- DOES NOT INCLUDE A TICKET TO SEE RENT.
Rent Night Two!
26th April
The Gate
Join us for the second show of our next musical, Rent!
Rent Matinee!
27th April
The Gate
Join us for the Saturday matinee of Rent!
Rent Night Three!
27th April
The Gate
Join us for the closing night of our next musical, Rent!
Act One Logo, a red background with Act One Drama Society written in white font and the comedy and tragedy masks in the centre Act One Summer Ball 2024!
8th June
Leonardo Hotel
Join us for our annual summer ball in celebration of the incredible year we have had!

Products

  • Rent Night One! Thu 25 Apr 2024 - Members£8.00
  • Rent Night One! Thu 25 Apr 2024 - General£10.00
  • Rent Night Two! Fri 26 Apr 2024 - Members£8.00
  • Rent Night Two! Fri 26 Apr 2024 - General£10.00
  • Rent Matinee! Sat 27 Apr 2024 - Members£8.00
  • Rent Matinee! Sat 27 Apr 2024 - General£10.00
  • Rent Night Three! Sat 27 Apr 2024 - Members£8.00
  • Rent Night Three! Sat 27 Apr 2024 - General£10.00
  • Rent Programme Thu 25 Apr 2024 - General£1.00
  • Act One Summer Ball 2024! Sat 8 Jun 2024 - General£36.00