CODS is a very active and friendly Society. With the Musical, the Play and the September Concerts, something is in preparation all year around.
Most of our rehearsals are on a Wednesday, though we also use Mondays when needed for principals and for play rehearsals. Rehearsals usually begin at 7.30pm in the Old Town Hall. This is located about half way through Crediton High Street, where Searle Street joins the main road.
An approximate time table for CODS shows is as follows:-
Musicals: Rehearsals begin mid October with auditions in the first weekend of December. The production takes place in the Easter school holidays.
Concerts/choral: Rehearsals begin the Wednesday after the Musical finishes and continue through the Summer months to the concerts in mid September.
Plays: A slightly more variable time table from year to year. But generally readings and play selection in May/ June. Rehearsals through to October. The production takes place in the October school half term. We do occasionally perform in other venues.
Pantomime: Fancy being in a Panto? Oh yes you do! We have added to our activities with a bi annual panto performed in the Old Town Hall, giving it a real ‘Village Hall’ panto feel as a pre Christmas event. This tends to be a short run in time, beginning rehearsals in early November with the performances the week before Christmas.