HATS - HOLSWORTHY AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY

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Welcome to HATS

Who are we

NODA Award HATS is an amateur theatrical Society in Holsworthy, North Devon. We put on plays and pantomimes and run our own HATS Theatre - for both our productions and events run by the local community.

'Sleeping Beauty awarded the 'Certificate of Excellence' by the National Operatic and Dramatic Association
(click on photo to see more!)

What do you want to do:

Book a Seat - find out how to book a seat at the Theatre.

Whats on - find out about future events at the Theatre.

Join us - for information about us and how you can join in.

Working together - how to book the Theatre for your event, or borrow costumes.

About HATS - learn more about HATS, our organisation and history.

Past productions (expanded with anecdotes for many shows). - details and photos of past productions

Seat Plan - detailed layout of the auditorium.

Whats in a Show (New) - a comprehensive guide to the stages and activities involved in putting on a show. Valuable for potential members.

HATS History (New) - a detailed HATS History.

Affiliations

HATS is affiliated to:

  • National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA)
  • Cornwall Drama Association

Contact us

The Theatre is in Bodmin Street, Holsworthy,
Devon EX21 6BH, Tel: 01409 253826.
Leave a phone message, or contact us through this Site.

Next Show

HATS

Steel Magnolias

Thurs - Sat 18th-20th September and Thurs - Sat 25th-27th September

Further Information

Members Events

St Peter's Fair
Join us at our BBQ from 6:30pm on Weds 9th July. Also members are invited to join HATS in leading the Furry Dance at 7.30 pm on Thurs 10th, from the Park gates.
For more information

Fund-raising walks
A welcome return of Phil Hammans' fund-raising Dartmoor walks on
10th and 24th August.
For more information

News

Click on news header for more information.
19/6 Comedy Shows Cancelled
Regretfully, the Comedy Club shows booked for 26th June, 30th July and 27th August have been cancelled. Please 'watch this space' for information on later shows.
18/6 Award for Sleeping Beauty
Our 2008 Panto, 'Sleeping Beauty', has been awarded a NODA 'Certificate of Excellence'. Well done to all involved!
17/6 September Production
The September Production, "Steel Magnolias", has been cast and preparations are in hand for the production on 18th - 27th Sept 2008.
17/4 Steward Training
The next session, for those who have not had 2008 training is Monday 28th April, 7.30pm in the Theatre - not 28th May as previously published. Apologies for the error.
11/4 Website Changes
Major additions to this website have been introduced - see highlighted comments in box on left and menu changes.
2/4 Steward Training
The next session, for those who have not had 2008 training is Weds 28th May, 7.30pm in the Theatre.
25/3 Kiss me Kate
Preparations for this show kick off with an introductory meeting on 21st April, 7.30pm in the Theatre.
7/1 HATS May Comedy
In a return of the annual comedy, Ken Tyrrell will be mounting the hilarious 'Shut Your Eyes and Think of England' from 8th May.
7/1 Musical in September
H.A.T.S. first musical for eight years! 'Kiss Me Kate' - the hit Broadway Show with music and lyrics by Cole Porter.