Healthcare Drama Society

Cardiff Healthcare Drama Society is a platinum tier and award-winning society (Small Society of the Year 2022, Small Event of the Year 2024). We welcome anyone doing any course and have worked with people with all levels of experience (from seasoned performers to people who've never set foot onstage). We are excited to offer a wide range of projects for anyone interested in the performing arts and backstage/production/crew work.

 

In the recent years, Healthcare Drama Society has put on a range of projects and shows including licensed musicals, like The Addams Family Musical (2023) and our original works, including original plays and full scale original musicals. Previous original HDS productions include: Back to the Suture (2024), Met By Moonlight (2023), Cathays Anatomy (2022), The Observatory (2021), Book of Medicine (2020), and A Bedside Story (2019).

 

This year we will be offering the opportunity to get involved in the following incredible projects:

 

First Show: Blood Brothers (Play Version) - December

 

HDS is thrilled to announce Blood Brothers - the play version of the smash-hit show! This powerful drama tells the story of twin brothers separated at birth and raised in dramatically different circumstances. As their paths cross later in life, fate takes them on a fast-paced, emotional, and ultimately tragic journey. Whether you're a seasoned actor or just eager to give it a try, we welcome you at auditions! This amateur production of 'Blood Brothers (Play Version)' is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Trigger Warnings: Gun shots and adult themes.

 

Second Show: Cupid Kills - March

 

Cupid Kills is a musical adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' set in the 2000s. After finishing filming for their respective popular TV shows, two casts of actors attempt to escape the paparazzi gossip by holidaying on a Greek island for the summer. But when everyone arrives, the dancing starts, and the drinks get flowing. Who knows what scandals are in store for our young celebrities! This queer, feminist retelling of the classic Shakespearean comedy is full of heartbreak, rumours, flirtation and, most importantly, love.

 

Third Show announcement coming soon! - Keep an eye on this page and on our social media for further details! 

 

All shows will be auditioning for performers this academic year, so keep an eye on our social media!  We encourage people interested in backstage roles such as set and costume design to please get in touch. Our musicals also require a live band so if you're a musician, please contact us if you would love to get involved. We usually rehearse at the students union and meet 1-3 times a week depending on the schedule.
 

As well as these projects we will be running some fun, exciting and inclusive socials such as monthly Taf Mic Nights, starting in November, and the Annual Tour that will be major highlights in your social calendar.

 

If you are interested in joining us, please follow us on social media and feel free to drop us a message!

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Membership

  • Healthcare Drama Society Standard Membership£10.00

Events

Tech and Crew Q + A Drop In!
11th October 5pm - 7pm
Room 3A (Third Floor of the Student Union)
Want to learn more about what goes into a tech-ing a HDS show? Curious about the roles available or planning on getting involved? Then come and join us for our tech and crew Q and A!
Cupid Kills Auditions/Callbacks
11th October 7pm - 9pm
3E (Third Floor of the Student Union)
Can't make the auditions on the 5th? No problem! Join us for additional auditions and callbacks for our March show - Cupid Kills (a Modern Musical Retelling of Much Ado About Nothing)

Products

  • HDS Black Bucket Hat£10.00
  • Give It A Go - HDS Drama Workshop Fri 4 Oct 2024 - Students£0.00
  • Cupid Kills Auditions Sat 5 Oct 2024 - General£0.00
  • Cupid Kills Auditions/Callbacks Fri 11 Oct 2024 - General£0.00
  • Tech and Crew Q + A Drop In! Fri 11 Oct 2024 - General£0.00