CELEBRATING 120 YEARS OF MAKING MUSICALS

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, MAODS is proud to embark on this award-winning classic at Lancaster Grand Theatre 20th-24th February 2024.

Please get in touch or visit our Facebook Page to learn more!

Welcome

Welcome to Morecambe Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society.

We are a welcoming group, who produce top-notch musical theatre entertainment.

Our most recent production was ‘Made in Dagenham’, which was performed at Lancaster Grand Theatre 21st – 25th February 2023

Audience Reviews

 “The best show! Cast amazing, singing absolutely fantastic! The whole production stunning!”

5/5

“Brilliant show! Not only obviously so topical at the moment but it was fun, moving and professional as always. Congratulations to everyone involved! “

5/5

“What a fantastic performance. All the cast, orchestra & off stage crew deserve great credit. Magnificent to see a big audience”

5/5

“Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant, what a cast, what a show!”

5/5
Sound of Music 2
Grease Snap
Grease 8
Grease 3

Testimonials

Matt Armistead

Cast Member

“After a number of years away from musical theatre, I joined MAODS in 2019/20 for their production of ‘Grease’. We were then hit by the global pandemic, but returned in 2022/23 with ‘Made in Dagenham’ where I was cast in the role of ‘Mr Tooley’.

MAODS is a collection of diverse performers and creatives with a passion for musical theatre. It is always a real pleasure to share the stage with such a talented (and friendly) group of people.

A warm welcome awaits any new member, and I encourage those who may be thinking of joining to give it a go. My only regret is not joining MAODS sooner!”

Francesca Marriner

Cast Member

“I have thoroughly enjoyed being a member of MAODS for the past 10 years! My first show was ‘Beauty and the Beast’ which was incredibly magical, a magic that has continued ever since! MAODS feels like a family, a place I have met some of my best friends.

I have appeared in many productions over the years, including ‘Annie’ and ‘The Sound of Music’, however playing a principal role in ‘Grease’ in 2020 was one of the highlights and one I will never forget.

I am honoured to be back this year playing ‘Beryl’ in ‘Made in Dagenham’. alongside an incredible cast.

MAODS is home from home and long may it continue.”

Sophie Butler

Director / Choreographer

“I was welcomed into MAODS with open arms from the moment I joined 6 years ago, and it’s felt like home ever since. Playing ‘Doralee’ in ‘9 to 5’ was a huge highlight in my first year, and I was lucky enough to be hired as the choreographer for ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘Grease’.

The pandemic sadly brought a pause to live theatre, so I couldn’t be happier or more grateful to be given to opportunity to Direct & Choreograph ‘Made In Dagenham’. 

Thank you MAODS for allowing me to do what I love, sharing one of the best experiences of my life with the best bunch of people.”

Social Feed

7 months ago

Our first Guys and Dolls rehearsal since casting took place last night, and what a start it was!

Runyonland is is set and our cast are fantastic. Make sure to grab those tickets when they go on sale later this year 🎲❤️

7 months ago

Congratulations to our cast of ‘Guys and Dolls’ 2024!

What a day we had, filled with so much talent. We cannot wait to get started 🎲❤️

7 months ago

‘Luck Be Lady’ to all of our Guys & Dolls auditionees, and the panel deciding today!

‘I’ll know’ that what ever happens, were are going to end up ‘Havana’ hell of a show. 😉❤️🎲

7 months ago

Our final pre-audition rehearsal is done & we are now all ready for our auditions tomorrow!!

Break a leg Guys & Dolls, we’ve got some very hard decisions to make with ALL the talent we’ve been blessed with, I’d put a bet on it! 🎲❤️

7 months ago

Another brilliant pre audition rehearsal tonight with our Guys & Dolls!

Our auditions are a week tomorrow, already we can tell we’re going to be overwhelmed with talent in that room. 🎲❤️

8 months ago

We had another great Guys & Dolls pre-audition rehearsal on Friday, learning auditions songs, routines and running dialogue.

We’ve just 2 more rehearsals before our auditions, and one more week to get your name down to audition and take part!

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8 months ago

What a brilliant night we had for our welcome night of ’Guys & Dolls’!

Thank you so much to all who came, same again next week 🤩🎲❤️

8 months ago

NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON 🎲

Voice - Tenor to high B flat
Stage age - 25 to 50
Movement - Basic
Gender - Male

Best pal to Nathan Detroit. With a voracious appetite and boundless enthusiasm, Nicely is ‘nice’ by nature and name. A brilliant comedic and energetic role!

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8 months ago

SARAH BROWN ⛪️

Voice - Soprano to high A
Stage age - 18 - 35
Movement - minimal
Gender - Female

Conventional, respectable and principled, Sarah is initially a little too buttoned-up for her own good. She goes on a journey of reconciling her feelings with her beliefs, and changing some of ... See more

9 months ago

SKY MASTERSON 🎲

Voice - Baritone B to Eb
Stage age - Late 20s - early 40s
Movement - minimal but encouraged
Gender - Male

Charismatic, cool and charming. Sky is a suave, intelligent and confident gangster who naturally commands others’ respect and attention, making it his mission to go ... See more