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Breaking News

Wizard of Oz nominated for NODA awards

We are delighted to announce that the cast (and crew!) of Karnon Kidz production of   Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition    have been nominated for, not one, but two NODA South West Awards (National Operatic and Dramatic Association):    The NODA South West YOUTH AWARD for COMPANY CHARACTERISATION  and  The NODA South West BEST YOUTH PRODUCTION CUP    Congratulations to you all!!  This is a HUGE achievement and rightly recognises our talented cast and crew.

Matilda

Matilda Jr Workshop and Auditions

Karnon Kidz (the youth section of the Carnon Downs Drama Group) are pleased to announce that their next show will be Matilda Jr. Are you between the ages of 7-18? Would you like the opportunity to be part of the cast? Maybe you would like to help behind the scenes? Why not come to our …

DrFaustus

Dr Faustus Launch and Auditions

CDDG would like to welcome you all to our launch and auditions of our productions of Dr Faustus. Auditions will be held at The Perranwell Centre on Saturday 13th January from 9:30am until 2:30pm. If necessary further auditions can be held Sunday 4th Feb 2pm to 5pm.   This production will be performed at The …

Help raise some fund for Mind

Ben Oakley, who has supported the group with our show lighting, is doing a charity sky dive in aid of Mind. Please help him reach his fundraising target – https://www.justgiving.com/page/ben-oakey-skydive Mental health is something that affects us all, and Ben believes it’s important to support those who are struggling. As a young adult studying at …

Recent Productions

Mother Goose

Mother Goose

Mother Gooseby Logan Fox Join us for a panto adventure with Mother Goose and her precious goose, Priscilla. Written by Logan Fox, this will have you laughing out loud (oh, yes it will!) and singing along. Performances 25th – 28th January 2024The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU Cast Mother Goose Jon Groves Silly Billy Frazier …

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition 7th – 9th July 2023The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU Director: Samantha RogersMusical Director: Jason LessiterProducer: Elaine Gummow Performances Friday 7th July – show starts at 7pmSaturday 8th July – show starts at 2:30pmSaturday 8th July – show starts at 7pmSunday 9th July – show starts at 2:30pm (Relaxed …

Sword in the Stone

Sword In The Stone

Sword in the Stone 26th – 29th January 2023The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU Performances Thursday 26th January – show starts at 7:30pmFriday 27th January – show starts at 7:30pmSaturday 28th January – show starts at 2:30pmSaturday 28th January – show starts at 7:30pmSunday 29th January – show starts at 2:30pm Cast Art/Arthur Asha Robinson …

Oedipus at Colonus

Oedipus At Colonus

Oedipus The King 6th – 8th October 2022The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU This play was written for performance in Athens in 400 BC, and was set about nine hundred years earlier. Is it drama, is it history, is it myth? This was Sophocles most personal play, being set in his home village and dealing …

About

Do you fancy getting involved?

Amateur dramatics is not just about being on the stage. Here at Carnon Downs Drama Group (CDDG) we are great believers in doing as much as possible ourselves; that way we get the best challenges. It would be easy to put on a good show if we hired in all the scenery, props and costumes but it would also be very expensive and like many people, CDDG has to watch the pennies carefully.

Of course we are always on the lookout for good actors and if “strutting your stuff” on stage sounds just up your street then give us a call, pop along to an audition, rehearsal night or better still come and see a show and talk to us. However if the call of “Act one beginners please” fills you with terror then don’t panic, as any CDDG member will tell you, a successful show is all about teamwork, both on and off the stage.

Am-dram is not just about acting there are lots of ways you can get involved. No matter what your skill level from complete novice, mildly competent to the very experienced jack of all trades and master of none, you can join in the fun, tear your hair out, wonder why there is never enough time, panic, laugh a lot and share in the camaraderie of CDDG – there is nothing quite like it. We are a friendly bunch and always need of an extra pair of hands especially when we are working on a show (which is just about always) so don’t be shy, get in touch.

Here are some of the “things” that you can get involved with and remember you don’t need to be an expert, just be enthusiastic.

Acting, prompting, direction, choreography, music, assistant everything, publicity, scenery painting, set design, set construction, stage management, costumes, props, chaperoning, make-up, making cups of tea, eating biscuits and much, much more.

We rehearse and have stage work activities at The Perranwell Centre most Sundays between 2pm & 5pm so why not pop in and see us. Alternatively you can email any member of the CDDG committee or call our information hotline on 01872 862063.

If you would like to become a member of Carnon Downs Drama Group, our membership form can be downloaded here.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Committee

Committee

Name Position Contact information
David Ivall Chair chair@carnondownsdrama.co.uk
John Frankland Vice Chair
Chris Breach Secretary secretary@carnondownsdrama.co.uk
Mark Breach Treasurer treasurer@carnondownsdrama.co.uk
Charlotte Padmore Membership Secretary membership@carnondownsdrama.co.uk
Ann Lejeunne Prompt Editor editor@carnondownsdrama.co.uk
Logan Fox Youth Representative
Paul Barker Member
Lynne Fieldhouse Member
Pam Furnish Member
Tracey Holmes Member
Phillippa Laval Member
Mike Padmore Member
Paul Williams Member

Committee representatives are elected annually at the CDDG AGM in April. If you are interested in becoming a member of the committee, please contact the Secretary for more information.