Welcome to LADS
Loughton Amateur Dramatic Society (known as LADS) was formed in January 1924 with the aim of presenting plays in Loughton with “genuine dramatic worth” to as high a standard as possible. More than 100 years later LADS is still going strong and maintains its founders’ principles.
LADS has over 50 members, aged from 18 to 90. We perform and rehearse at Lopping Hall, in Loughton High Road, just a few minutes’ walk from Loughton tube station. Click here for a map.
We produce four plays a year, and in our selection we always aim for balance, challenge and adherence to our forefathers’ aims. Click here to see a selection of our previous productions.
LADS are members of the U.K.’s leading amateur theatre membership organisation – NODA. We have been consistently nominated for Best Play in the NODA London Regional awards, in 2013 winning the award for our production of "My Boy Jack", and in 2018 for "Breaking the Code". The NODA Flame Award for our district, given for an “Inspirational Contribution to the Pursuit of Excellence in Theatre,” has been awarded to LADS in 3 of the last 13 years. Our Flame Award in 2024 was given for LADS’ centenary season productions. The citation stated “LADS continue to push for higher theatrical standard and challenge themselves to achieve with excellence in wardrobe, set design, properties, sound and lighting design. Individual performances on stage have excelled from lead roles to important cameos and together they make a formidable team.”
LADS are always looking for new members to join the society. We welcome anyone who wants to be part of the team that creates a successful production, be they builders, carpenters, dressmakers, painters, props makers, front of house greeters, programme sellers, tea makers, play readers, thinkers, organisers, and even, actors. If you are interested and have some time to give, then please do inquire and get involved. If you would like more information about joining or being put on our mailing list, please click the 'Join Lads' tab at the top of this page.
Loughton Amateur Dramatic Society (known as LADS) was formed in January 1924 with the aim of presenting plays in Loughton with “genuine dramatic worth” to as high a standard as possible. More than 100 years later LADS is still going strong and maintains its founders’ principles.
LADS has over 50 members, aged from 18 to 90. We perform and rehearse at Lopping Hall, in Loughton High Road, just a few minutes’ walk from Loughton tube station. Click here for a map.
We produce four plays a year, and in our selection we always aim for balance, challenge and adherence to our forefathers’ aims. Click here to see a selection of our previous productions.
LADS are members of the U.K.’s leading amateur theatre membership organisation – NODA. We have been consistently nominated for Best Play in the NODA London Regional awards, in 2013 winning the award for our production of "My Boy Jack", and in 2018 for "Breaking the Code". The NODA Flame Award for our district, given for an “Inspirational Contribution to the Pursuit of Excellence in Theatre,” has been awarded to LADS in 3 of the last 13 years. Our Flame Award in 2024 was given for LADS’ centenary season productions. The citation stated “LADS continue to push for higher theatrical standard and challenge themselves to achieve with excellence in wardrobe, set design, properties, sound and lighting design. Individual performances on stage have excelled from lead roles to important cameos and together they make a formidable team.”
LADS are always looking for new members to join the society. We welcome anyone who wants to be part of the team that creates a successful production, be they builders, carpenters, dressmakers, painters, props makers, front of house greeters, programme sellers, tea makers, play readers, thinkers, organisers, and even, actors. If you are interested and have some time to give, then please do inquire and get involved. If you would like more information about joining or being put on our mailing list, please click the 'Join Lads' tab at the top of this page.