Gosforth Amateur Dramatic Society is run by an Executive Committee, elected at the annual general meeting, which is usually held during the first week of May each year.
Our most recent AGM was held on Fri 9 May 2025, 7 pm at the Kellbank in Gosforth
How we are organised
The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee looks after the general administration of the society’s affairs and finances. It consists of the president, chair, vice-
The Reading Committee
We used to have a Reading Committee to select plays, pantomimes and their Directors. In recent years, this has been better achieved by other means including via our very popular “Plays for Pleasure” reading group. The Reading Committee itelf is no longer operational.
Constitution
The full rules of the society are set out in the constitution, which can befound here together with many of our Policies and Procedures
Executive Committee Members for 2025/26 are
Honorary President –
Chair –
Vice Chair –
Secretary –
Treasurer –
Other Members:
Nicky Phizacklea, Caia van den Elzen,
Megan Evans, Annette Johnstone,
Tom Summerside
Clare Temple (Youth Theatre)
Benita Blacklock (P4P and Safeguarding)
Other Relevant Posts:
Benita Blacklock and Karen Polmear
are our Safeguarding Officers
Jim Polmear is our
Public Hall Committee representaive.
You can find out how to JOIN GADS here