To get more information about the club and to find out when and where you can come and meet us, phone Margaret Hamm, our Membership and Publicity Secretary, on (Home) 01993 704032 (Mobile) 07853 262107.  Alternatively, you can send us an e-mail at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  We will reply to you as soon as possible.

Location of our productions

We perform at the High Street Methodist Church, Witney and The Corn Exchange, Witney, depending on the production.

Why should I join?

WDS has a very friendly family atmosphere. New members are always made to feel very welcome and they quickly become part of the family. Our aim is to produce the best possible theatre whilst having a huge amount of fun.

Do I have to audition?

You do not need to audition to join the club. Once you have paid your money (for membership, please see below) you can audition for every WDS show. Every member must audition for each show they want to be in. You do not necessarily have to be a long-term member to get a main part – most WDS shows have at least one brand new member in the cast, often in key or even leading roles. You don't need to have experience. If you are enthusiastic, committed and right for the part you can be cast even if it is the first time you have ever turned up!

What if I don't want to go on stage?

Joining WDS is not necessarily all about being on stage. Our members are actively involved in backstage or technical jobs – indeed some of them don’t want to ‘tread the boards'! So if you have a desire to do stage management, set building, props, costumes, lights, sound, front of house… don’t be shy, come and join us. No experience is necessary, training will be provided, there is always plenty to do and we are always looking for willing members!!

How much does it cost?

NEW MEMBERS: 

A £25 subscription fee to join Witney Dramatic Society, which will cover you for the year, and then £10 per show that you participate in, regardless of role (on stage or backstage).

RENEWING MEMBERS:

Option 1: Re-join for a one-off fee of £40 – covers you for the year and both shows.

Option 2: Pay a £25 subscription to become Associate Member, which will cover you for the year. If you then want to participate in a show, you can pay £10 per show, or £15 for both.

Additionally, a contribution of up to £10 for a script for each play may be requested. 

PLEASE NOTE: Our membership year runs from 1st April to 30th March.

Are there any age restrictions?

You must be 16 or over to become a member of WDS.