Shiplake and Dunsden Dramatic Organisation
In 1999, a local group entitled MAD (Millenium Amateur Dramatics) got together for the first time to produce Aladdin in Shiplake College's Tithe Barn in aid of the Shiplake and Dunsden Parish appeal.
Following the success of the venture, the group reinvented itself as SHADDO (Shiplake and Dunsden Dramatic Organisation) and decided to produce a further pantomime. The proceeds were to be ploughed back into the local village venue, Shiplake Memorial Hall, with the aim of restoring the vestiges of a local theatre to the village, following the untimely demise of the Shiplake Players some three decades ago.
The annual pantomome is an experience we would love to share with anyone out there who fancies joining us – you don‘t need to be able to act! Perhaps you fancy set design, playing music, helping with wardrobe, prompt, scenery shifting, sourcing props, selling tickets, staffing the bar, applying make-up or any of the other vital roles which come together to create a community amdram society. Please don’t be shy – all ages are welcome, so bring your talent to SHADDO and see how much fun you can have – we’d love to have you on board!
If you are interested in getting involved with SHADDO, just drop us an email at admin@shaddo.uk.
SHADDO Panto - The Wizard of Oz
Wizard of Oz Tickets available NOW at Shiplake Corner Shop, Binfield Heath Stores and online
Article created / last edited: 16 January 2025
SHADDO Pantomime - Goldilocks & the Three Bears
Winter 2024 Panto - Goldilocks & the Three Bears
2024 Pantomime is coming soon. Put the date in your diary!
Performances on:
- Thursday 25 January at 7.30
- Friday 26 January at 7.30
- Saturday 26 at 2pm and 7.30
Article created / last edited: 6 January 2024
SHADDO Panto 2023 opens with a great First Night
The SHADDO 2023 Panto opened with a colourful and enthusiastic first night performance. Well done to cast, crew and helpers. There was a great audience who joined in lustily and who clearly enjoyed it. Many were kind enough to give feedback on leaving – all of it very positive.
We look forward to another great night tonight. There are still tickets for tonight’s show but the Saturday matinee performance is now sold out and there are only a few tickets left for Saturday night.
For up to date details on ticket availability see this forum post or the SHADDO website.
Article created / last edited: 22 February 2023
SHADDO Panto 2022 – Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty
SHADDO presents ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY and something a little bit different'.
The long awaited Shaddo pantomime will performed at Shiplake Memorial Hall on January 28 and 29 2022.
There will be two evening performances and a Saturday matinee.
This year the pantomime will be shorter than usual and there will also be a variety show of music and magic.
Tickets will be available from Shiplake Corner Shop and Binfield heath Stores from January 4.
Article created / last edited: 31 December 2021
SHIPLAKE WORLD OF THEATRE WINTER WALK
IN GARDENS NEAR YOU
DECEMBER 24-JANUARY 3
FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE THE SHADDO WEBSITE
Article created / last edited: 4 December 2021
SHADDO Panto Walk & Advent Calendar
SHADDO Christmas Panto Walk
This year's SHADDO panto substitute is now ready!! Around 60 households dotted around Shiplake, Shiplake Cross and Binfield Heath are taking part with various panto and other Christmas shows on display.
Some will be large, some will be small and subtle, some will be on lawns and others will hang from trees, Some will be illuminated so best viewed late afternoon / early evening. As you wander round, see how many you can spot and how many pantos you can identify. They are viewable from now until January 2nd.
We're also counting down to Christmas with a Christmas Advent Calendar. Every day from 13th December we're featuring a song, poem, reading or other short diversion on our website.
For more details of both of these see the SHADDO website at www.shaddo.uk.
Article created / last edited: 19 December 2020
There’s more to SHADDO than pantomimes!
It’s all too easy to think that amateur dramatics involves cold village halls, actors forgetting their lines, dreadful jokes and scenery falling down. With a reputation like this it is no wonder that people don’t want to get involved. But that’s not the whole story….
Many Shiplake residents will know SHADDO (the Shiplake and Dunsden Dramatic Organisation) as the people who put on a Pantomime every January. This year we staged Aladdin and had great feedback from young and old. Feedback included: “the overall production was amazing and brought out the best in lots of people”, “the music was very special, outstanding”, “the sets were amazing and were a colourful background for the action”, “the props were brilliant”, “some lovely acting and singing performances”.
But, did you know that SHADDO is not just about the panto? And, while we are always looking for new actors, you don’t need to be an actor to join in and have fun.
SHADDO runs play readings once a month at the Baskerville, puts on serious plays, holds musical evenings and is always exploring other ways to entertain the local community. It gives people an opportunity to use the skills they have or to learn new ones. For example; prop making, set design, set building, painting, costume sourcing, song writing, directing, producing, lighting and sound, organising publicity, making teas and coffees, running the bar…
So, do you want to have fun and put something back into the community? If so, we would love to hear from you. It doesn’t cost anything to be a member, and we welcome anyone from 10 years old. You can find more information about us and contact details at our website - www.shaddo.uk.
Article created / last edited: 11 March 2020
