Penarth Operatic & Dramatic Society

📺 Who remembers these faces?

For millions of viewers, Hi-de-Hi! was a firm favourite of British television – bringing the hilarious goings-on at Maplins Holiday Camp into our homes week after week.

This October, we're bringing the much-loved comedy from the screen to the stage! Whether you remember Ted Bovis, Gladys Pugh, Jeffrey Fairbrother, Peggy and the rest of the Maplins team from the original BBC series, or you're discovering Hi-de-Hi! for the very first time, join us for a fantastic night of classic comedy, colourful characters and plenty of laughs.

📅 7th–10th October
📍 The Paget Rooms, Penarth
🎫 Tickets are on sale now! So why not book your place at Maplins Holiday Camp and see this much-loved comedy brought to life on stage? www.ticketsource.co.uk/pods

🌲🏹 COULD YOU BE OUR ROBIN HOOD? 🏹🌲

We're looking for a band of merry people to bring the magic, mayhem and madness of pantomime to the Paget Rooms this December. Bookings for adult auditions, which take place on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th August are now open - use the link below to book.

Could you be our Robin Hood or our heroic Maid Marion? (yes - she's not a damsel in distress in this version which has been written especially for PODS!) Perhaps you have what it takes to play the evil Sheriff of Nottingham or his equally wicked sidekick, Karen La Vache? Or maybe you were born to don the frock and become our fabulous Dame, Nelly Nickerlastic!

And that’s only the beginning! There are plenty more wonderful characters to bring to life, and of course, no pantomime would be complete without an amazing ensemble.

👉 The audition pack with details of all the characters, audition pieces and audition booking details can be found here: www.podspenarth.org/musicals-auditions

🎟️ Not looking to audition but want to see the show? Tickets are already on sale!
Book now and join us for another spectacular PODS pantomime.
📅3rd to 6th December - www.ticketsource.co.uk/pods

🎭BREAK A LEG🎭
To our friends at Billboard Ensemble for the opening night of their anniversary show celebrating 30 years of their greatest hits. Have a great week!

🎫 Book Online: https://qrco.de/BB30
📞 Box Office: 01446 738622
📅 Dates: 6th - 8th August 2026
📍 Venue: Memo Arts Centre, Barry

🏹 REMINDER – ROBIN HOOD DIRECTOR’S PITCH TOMORROW! 🎭

Thinking about getting involved in this year’s PODS pantomime, either on stage or behind the scenes?

Our Director’s Pitch for Robin Hood takes place tomorrow evening, 7pm at the Conservative Club.

Come along to hear the director’s vision for the production, find out more about the characters and roles, and discover all the different ways you could get involved.

Whether you’re keen to audition or interested in joining the production team, come along and find out more!

📅 Tomorrow – 7pm at Penarth Conservative Club.

Fancy being part of the adventure? Come along!

🎭 The yellow coats are back... and they're coming to Penarth this October! 🌞

Whether you remember Hi-de-Hi! from its glory days on the BBC or you're discovering the legendary holiday camp for the very first time, this is a comedy that's guaranteed to have you laughing from the moment the campers arrive.

Join the unforgettable Maplins holiday camp team – from the ever-enthusiastic Ted Bovis and long-suffering Jeffrey Fairbrother to glamorous Gladys Pugh, sharp-tongued Peggy, and all your favourite Yellowcoats – in this hilarious stage adaptation of Jimmy Perry and David Croft's much-loved sitcom.

Packed with classic one-liners, larger-than-life characters and plenty of nostalgic fun, Hi-de-Hi! is the perfect night out.

📅 7th to 10th October at the Paget Rooms
🎟️ Book your tickets now before they wave goodbye!
👉www.ticketsource.co.uk/pods

🎯 It's time to discover this year's Panto! 🎭🌟

Join us for the PODS Panto Pitch, where our director, Penni Carr, will officially unveil this year's magical production of Robin Hood!

Be among the first to:
📖 Hear all about a brand-new script, written exclusively for PODS
🎭 Meet the production team
🌟 Find out about all the amazing characters
🎤 Learn everything you need to know about the audition process

Whether you're considering being on stage or working behind the scenes, this is your chance to find out how you can be part of the magic. Come along, meet the team, ask questions, and see where you could fit into this year's exciting panto.

🏹 The adventure starts here!
📅Tuesday 4th August at 7pm
📍Penarth Conservative Club

🎭BREAK A LEG!🎭

To our friends at Porthcawl Theatre Company for the opening night of Calendar Girls. Have a great run guys.
📅15th to 17th July
📍Sony Theatre Bridgend
👉www.calgirls.uk

🧜‍♀️FIRST LOOK 👀
Here's your sneek peek at Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. Penarth Operatic & Dramatic Youth Society (PODyS) opened last night at Dinas Powys Parish Hall with this classic underwater tale. You can still catch this magical show with Ariel and her friends tonight at 7.30pm and Saturday at 2.30pm.

👉www.ticketsource.co.uk/pods
📷Huge thanks Neil Davis for these incredible photos.

Break a leg to our friends at Treading Boards Theatre Company for the opening night of Made in Dagenham the Musical - tonight and Saturday at the Paget Rooms.
👉TIckets from www.ticketsource.com/treading-the-boards