{"id":5,"date":"2022-06-20T18:09:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T18:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-08-05T20:30:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T20:30:57","slug":"welcome-to-https-tewkesburyads-org-uk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1a9244c7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-ea4cd7\">\n<div class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-video\"><video height=\"480\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 848 \/ 480;\" width=\"848\" controls src=\"https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Video-2022-11-27-at-21.22.29.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1a9244c7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-730167\">\n<div class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-685726fd wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Next<\/strong> <strong>Meeting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-default eplus-wrapper wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-foreground-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-foreground-background-color has-background\">\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Our next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday 15th September, at 7.30pm, at The Cross House Tavern, Tewkesbury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone is welcome!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Join Us!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-default eplus-wrapper wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-foreground-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-foreground-background-color has-background\">\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Have fun, meet new people<\/em>, <em>be involved in an artistic endeavour<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Find \/ message us on <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/TewkesburyADS\/\">Facebook<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:secretary@tads.org.uk\">Email us<\/a> and be added to our mailing list<br><br>Membership \u00a320; Rehearsal Subs \u00a32<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Read more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/?page_id=4098\">welcome letter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eplus-SkjEOH eplus-wrapper wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b96e88b7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Current<strong> Projects<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-default eplus-wrapper wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-foreground-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-foreground-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/485E68A0-3A0D-411B-9196-C4385D6ABC24-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/485E68A0-3A0D-411B-9196-C4385D6ABC24-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/485E68A0-3A0D-411B-9196-C4385D6ABC24-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/485E68A0-3A0D-411B-9196-C4385D6ABC24-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/485E68A0-3A0D-411B-9196-C4385D6ABC24-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/485E68A0-3A0D-411B-9196-C4385D6ABC24-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/485E68A0-3A0D-411B-9196-C4385D6ABC24-800x800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/485E68A0-3A0D-411B-9196-C4385D6ABC24.jpeg 1181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re proud to be a part of the first ever This Is Tewkesbury. We\u2019ll be performing a few small pieces and we\u2019ll have a stand for people to visit if you\u2019d like to meet us or ask any questions. Hope to see you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/461D6934-772D-4DA7-9D2F-29D321E18CB8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/461D6934-772D-4DA7-9D2F-29D321E18CB8.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/461D6934-772D-4DA7-9D2F-29D321E18CB8-300x289.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/461D6934-772D-4DA7-9D2F-29D321E18CB8-768x739.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/461D6934-772D-4DA7-9D2F-29D321E18CB8-500x481.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/461D6934-772D-4DA7-9D2F-29D321E18CB8-800x770.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Everyone is invited to audition for Volpone; or The Fox, at the Tewkesbury Methodist Church Hall, from 7:30pm on Tuesday 26th May, or on Tuesday 2nd June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We will perform Volpone at the Old Baptist Chapel 12th-15th November 2026. It is a fast-paced dark comedy, intended to run for approximately an hour and a half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Rehearsals will start sporadically over the summer, with four or five sessions over June-August to work on building the ensemble, and tackling the verse, etc. We ask that actors also use these months to learn their lines, as we want to hit the ground running in September when we will start one rehearsal a week, to increase to two rehearsals a week (for at least some of the cast) in mid-October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">More information on exactly what to expect from the auditions will be shared soon, including the excerpts from the text that we will be using.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eplus-SkjEOH eplus-wrapper wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b96e88b7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/?page_id=4366\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"885\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/B73C8BB5-EB2E-4DBA-BFEA-33B05BE40CDD.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/B73C8BB5-EB2E-4DBA-BFEA-33B05BE40CDD.jpeg 885w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/B73C8BB5-EB2E-4DBA-BFEA-33B05BE40CDD-300x248.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/B73C8BB5-EB2E-4DBA-BFEA-33B05BE40CDD-768x635.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/B73C8BB5-EB2E-4DBA-BFEA-33B05BE40CDD-500x414.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/B73C8BB5-EB2E-4DBA-BFEA-33B05BE40CDD-800x662.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tads.org.uk\/?page_id=4366\">Tewkesbury-Ham Actors\u2019 Troupe<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a beginner, a seasoned board-treader, or just theatre-curious, if you&#8217;re interested in performance and creating theatre, T.H.A.T.&#8217;s for you! <br>7.30pm at Tewkesbury Methodist Church Hall. Sessions are \u00a35 for TADS members and \u00a37 otherwise, and last approximately an hour and a half. No booking required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">T.H.A.T is back on Tuesday 13th January at Tewkesbury Methodist Church hall at 7.30pm. See you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the link for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eplus-SkjEOH eplus-wrapper wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b96e88b7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eplus-SkjEOH eplus-wrapper wp-block-group alignwide has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Future<strong> Projects<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-default eplus-wrapper wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-foreground-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-foreground-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Every year TADS aims to produce a full-length show at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosestheatre.org\/\">The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury<\/a>, and a one-act play for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcs-theatre-festival.org.uk\/about\">Worcestershire Theatre Festival<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Watch this space for more details about our planned productions for 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1a9244c7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-91a56c\">\n<div class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">TADS was formed well over half a century ago as Tewkesbury Amateur Dramatic Society with the aim of providing drama for the enjoyment of its members and the community at large, and to widen the society members\u2019 knowledge of all aspects of drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p>\u201cI regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.\u201d<\/p><cite><em>Oscar Wilde<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Next Meeting Our next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday 15th September, at 7.30pm, at The Cross House Tavern, Tewkesbury. 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