The Welwyn Drama Festival celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, marking nine decades of outstanding amateur theatre. This much-loved festival returns to the Barn Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, for a week of top-quality performances from theatre companies across the region. From gripping drama to light-hearted comedy, every night promises something special.

Adjudicator Tristan Marshall (GoDA) will be offering expert insight and feedback, making this a must-attend event for theatre lovers, performers, and anyone looking for a fantastic night out.

Join us as we celebrate this milestone year. Come for the drama, stay for the celebration – because 90 years of theatre is something worth applauding.

PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK

Monday 19 May 7.30pm

• Marlborough Science Academy: Shadows of the Stage by James Griggs
• Biggleswade Arts & Theatrical Society: Right on Cue by Barry Lambert
• Corvus ADS: Virtual Reality by Alan Arkin

Tuesday 20 May 7.30pm

• Theatre in the Square: Just Thinking of You by Mary Groom
• Theatre in the Square: Susie by Alice Gill-Carey
• Digswell Players: Queen of the Castle by Mary Portalska

Wednesday 21 May 7.30pm

• BOATS Theatre: Paper Trail by Sean Lang
• Back to Front Theatre: Reckoning by Kathy Mead

Thursday 22 May 7.30pm

• Barn Theatre Club: Tuna Fish Eulogy by Lindsay Price
• Theatre in The Square: Rubber-Ducking by Rosie Fiore-Burt
• HD&OS: A Flock of Tigers by John Finnemore

Friday 23 May 7.30 pm

• The Players’ Theatre (Wales): Retribution or Madness by Gabe Torrens
• Woodhouse Players: 12hr Life by Robert Scott
• 4 Door Theatre: A Short Holiday from My Life by Philip Eley & Beanie Richardson

Saturday 24 May 7.00 pm

• Brightlight Theatre: Songkeeper by Jamie Lakritz
• HD&OS: English for Pony-Lovers by John Finnemore

Saturday evening will close with a presentation of awards and hog roast