About Us
DMDS is a 70-strong musical society with a proud tradition of performance of musical theatre and concerts since 1959. We produce a musical each year in the Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire and also perform at a range of events either as a full choir or in smaller choral groups. In the 2010/2011 season we celebrated our 50th anniversary.
Our Year
Our membership year starts in early September with a welcome night for new members. Auditions for our show (which in 2012 will be in April) are in October (only open to paid-up members) and rehearsals are on Tuesday nights (8.00-10.00 PM) and more frequently in the weeks leading up to the performance. In late May we compete at the AIMS Competition in New Ross. Members are free to participate in all or only one of these events. The AGM takes place in late May or early June and will elect a committee which runs the society for the following year. Specific times and information for these events are posted on this website during the year. We also have a regular program of other activities (Table-Quiz, Singing nights, Carol-singing etc) as fund-raisers and/or social events. We also have an associated group - Anthem - which performs at weddings and other events - further details here.
Musicals
We perform a Musical every year - usually in March or April. A list of our currrent and recent productions is below. Because we have a large membership, and a large high-quality choir, and we tend to choose large-cast musicals and will typically have 60-70 people involved on and off-stage. These are performed in the Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire.
| 2012 | The Drowsy Chaperone (for further details click here) | |
| 2011 | Jesus Christ Superstar | |
| 2010 | Pirates Of Penzance | |
| 2009 | Once Upon A Mattress | |
| 2008 | Hot Mikado | |
| 2007 | Children Of Eden | |
| 2006 | Guys & Dolls | |
| 2005 | Chess | |
| 2004 | Anything Goes |
Concerts & Other Performances
As this is our 50th year, we will be presenting a Birthday Celebration Concert on Nov 26/27th. We also perform at charity and local events in the Dun Laoghaire area including the 'Harbour Summer Sundays' programme and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council's 'Centre Stage' series at Cabinteely House. We have also formed Anthem Singers as a group for performance at Weddings and Corporate events.
Dress Rehearsal for 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
These images were all captured by Gareth 'Skippy' Craig during the final dress rehearsal of the 2011 production of 'The Drowsy Chaperone'.
The Drowsy Chaperone
DMDS will present the Drowsy Chaperone at the Pavilion Theatre from Tuesday 17th to Saturday 21st April 2012. It will be the Dublin premiere of a hilarious, heart-warming love-story described as a ‘musical within a comedy’.
The Drowsy Chaperone
Dun Laoghaire Musical and Dramatic Society will present the Drowsy Chaperone at the Pavilion Theatre from Tuesday 17th to Saturday 21st April 2012. It will be the Dublin premiere of a hilarious, heart-warming love-story described as a ‘musical within a comedy’. It was an instant sensation on its début on Broadway in 2006, winning 5 Tony Awards. It is based around musical theatre in the Jazz age, and the fans who love it. This presentation of the highly successful show will be in the hands of DMDS whose award-winning cast look forward to leading you through the twists and turns of this hilarious plot.
Further information on the show is available on our The Drowsy Chaperone page.
DMDS win Best Musical Society Choir competition for Sixth successive year
Dress Rehearsal for Jesus Christ Superstar
These images were all captured by Gareth 'Skippy' Craig during the final dress rehearsal of the 2011 production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.
Jesus Christ Superstar
For Wikipedia information on the show see here.
Male Singers Wanted
DMDS 50th Birthday Celebrations
DMDS has been presenting musical entertainment in Dun Laoghaire for 50 years - see our history here. To celebrate our 50th year, we will present a Concert on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th November in the Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire.
The concert - titled 'Around the World in 50 Years' will include a varied programme which will include a selection of pieces from the Society’s repertoire, including choral pieces from our award-winning choir, as well as smaller group numbers, cameos and dance numbers selected from a wide range of musical shows and other sources.
Calling Ex-members
DMDS Proudly Present "AROUND THE WORLD IN FIFTY YEARS" Friday 26th and Saturday 27th November 2010. DMDS is calling on all members Past and Present to take part in a two night concert celebration to mark 50 years of presenting some of the best musical entertainment in the Dun Laoghaire area. See attached document for full details or email 50thconcert@dmds.ie
Dress Rehearsal for 'The Pirates of Penzance'
These images were all captured by Gareth 'Skippy' Craig during the dress rehearsal of the 2010 production of 'the Pirates of Penzance'.
March Rehearsals for 'The Pirates of Penzance'
These images were all captured by Gareth 'Skippy' Craig at rehearsals during the month of March for the 2010 production of 'the Pirates of Penzance'.
DMDS is looking ahead to a Golden Year...
As some of you are aware the Dun Laoghaire Musical and Dramatic Society only took on this name six years ago and the group was originally known as Dun Laoghaire Methodist and Dramatic Society (DMDS). Back in 1959/1960 It was formed by a small group of members from the Methodist Church in Dun Laoghaire who performed for many years in the Hall we all know so well on Northumberland Ave.
