Wow, what an amazing run - most of the shows were sold out. This was an hilarious adaptation of Hitchcock's 39 Steps, and with some stage ninja know how, we managed to transport our audiences from London to Scotland then back again. This has been a fun show to produce and our audience members loved … Continue reading 39 Steps success!
Author: Gill Hunter
Farce and quick wit – Ayckbourn’s classic comedy whodunnit
Our next rehearsals are well underway for Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious whodunnit farce It Could be Any One of Us. Patti Jessiman (who regular audience members may recognise as the inspector from The Girl on the Train) is directing for the first time since returning to Dundee and DDS after a lengthy absence. Her cast and … Continue reading Farce and quick wit – Ayckbourn’s classic comedy whodunnit
Just one more thing…. it’s Show Week!
We have been rehearsing hard these last few weeks and are looking forward to bringing Columbo's Prescription: Murder to our stage. The matinee has sold out - we have dusted off the 'Full House' sign and other dates are selling well. Tickets for our opening Preview night are available from the venue only and cost … Continue reading Just one more thing…. it’s Show Week!
Columbo is cast!
DDS are bringing Columbo's first mystery to the stage. Our next play, Prescription: Murder has been cast, and rehearsals have begun. Casting was completely in-house this time around, and we had a great turn out from current members. Well done to everyone who read. You all amazingly well and the casting committee had a tough … Continue reading Columbo is cast!
Exiting the station! Time for another one…
Saturday was the final performance of The Girl on the Train. Director Jacob Harrison wanted to try something new, use sound, light and projection together to help tell the story, and it worked very well. It was exciting to use new equipment to tell a story in a different way and it sounded like our … Continue reading Exiting the station! Time for another one…
July and August a busy time for DDS
July and August looks set to be a busy couple of months. Not only are rehearsals well underway for The Girl on the Train. We are also preparing to host Dean Friedman for a concert on evening of 4th August 2022. Rehearsals for our play are going well. We are working hard and looking forward … Continue reading July and August a busy time for DDS
The Girl on The Train – Casting Success!
John Parkin and Sharon Reilly reading their scene (photo by Gill Hunter) We are delighted that so many people came to our casting for The Girl on the Train. There was a great mix of newcomers and current members and everyone did amazingly well. Our casting committee had a tough decision and we are delighted … Continue reading The Girl on The Train – Casting Success!
Play Success! Now for the next one…
What an absolutely fantastic show week we have had. The Unexpected Guest has been a roaring success. Our cast and crew worked really hard and had a brilliant time. Thank you so much to our fantastic audiences who came out to support us. We were delighted with the turnout, a full house on the Saturday … Continue reading Play Success! Now for the next one…
1 night to go!
The Unexpected Guest Cast L-R. Jamie Flynn; Sarah Pelle; Sinclair Ross; Erik Ramsay; Arina Wright; Alan Sunter; Kris Forrester; Marjory Robertson; Gerard Ryan. The stage is set. Everyone is ready to welcome our first audiences of 2022.
14 days until curtain up!
14 days until the curtain rises on our next production of The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie. Tickets are £12 and you can buy them from Dundee box office now. The cast and crew have been working very hard over the last couple of months and everything is coming together. The excitement is building, especially … Continue reading 14 days until curtain up!