About Us
Alton Operatic and Dramatic Society (AODS) are an amateur operatic and dramatic society who put on many different productions including musicals, operettas, plays and revues.
Founded in 1921, AODS has grown to become a two-shows-a-year society which provides first class entertainment for the people of Alton and a hectic social life for its members.
The very latest news about what is happening in the society can be found on our Facebook page. If you are a society member you can also join the conversation about AODS on our Facebook group!
We are always looking for new members, so if you like what you see on this website please contact us about becoming a member!
Autumn 2025 – Blackadder 2
AODS proudly presents Blackadder 2:
We are delighted to announce the cast for the forthcoming production of: ‘Blackadder 2, the Elizabethan Years’. The auditions were of an exceptionally high standard and we were delighted to see so many people – they certainly didn’t make it easy for the audition panel!
The cast is as follows:
Blackadder: Finn Walters
Percy: Dave Towns
Baldrick: Arabella Davies
Melchett: Alex Grant
Queenie: Amanda Buchan
Nursie: Tamasin Ellis
Characters in “Bells”
Father: Greg Shaw
Kate/Bob: Sapphire Cook
Doctor: Richard Seeckts
Young Crone: Ginnie Cann
Wise Woman: Chrissie White
Lord Flashheart: Darren White
Characters in “Head”
Ploppy: Richard Seeckts
Mrs Ploppy: Seonaid Scott-Bromley
Lady Farrow: Becca Norton
Earl Farrow: Ian Larkin
Characters in “Beer”
Lady Whiteadder: Kate Youll
Lord Whiteadder: Ian Larkin
Partridge: Darren White
Piddle: Chrissie White
Monk: Greg Shaw
There’s a role for you in the AODS crew!
Visit their page to find out more.