Isle of Arran Drama Association

28/05/2026

Some of you may remember John Harvey who lived on the island for about 10 years and devised some really interesting productions. He subsequently went on to work for Dundee Rep and Dundee Arts centre.
Now well retired, John would like to produce one final play on Arran.
Heather Gough is inviting all those interested (Juniors and Seniors) to a meeting on Wed 3rd June. If there are enough people it will be his version of Candide - with music - original and otherwise. Heather says:

“It is an exciting show and John is an exciting person to work with - full of creative ideas and will be looking for a cast composed of all ages and abilities as well as with any particular skill or interest to offer.
I can promise, that provided we attract enough people, it will be an exciting community piece. To test enthusiasm for the project John and I will be holding a meeting on Wednesday 3rd June at 7.30 in Brodick Church Hall.
If you are interested at all please come along. If you are interested but can't come next Wednesday please let me know - email [email protected] or phone 07960309158.
Really hope to see you there.”

26/04/2026

Congratulations to our own Andy McNamara!! 👏👏👏

So Western’s Open (Adult) journey has come to an end this year - however both our fantastic teams 88 Theatre and Stranraer Drama Club got special mentions for excellence from the Scottish Final adjudicator Walker Ewart. We are immensely proud of you and of all of our teams and know that Bon Accord Players will fly the flag wonderfully for Scotland in Wales in July. We all wish you “break a leg”.

However, we weren’t totally without winners! Andy McNamara from Arran District and V L Heathcote from Argyll District were awarded 2nd and 3rd place respectively in the Scotts Salver Playwriting Competition - Congratulations!!

03/03/2026

Well Done to all the winners in this years Drama Festival. The winners are as follows.

Jean Bannatyne Trophy (Best supporting performance in a youth production)- Mavis Helliwell

Douglas Sillars Cup( Best performance in a youth production) – Finn Poppelwell

Mary Stewart Orr Trophy ( Brodick Youth Drama Club)

Mattie Gillies Tray (Best supporting Performance) Vikki Barbour

Monie Kelso Trophy ( Best Performance) Kate Green and Joanna Godwin

Whiting Bay Club of Music and Drama Golden Anniversary Cup ( Best Moment in theatre) Remember me by Whiting bay Music and Drama Club

Millhill Players Cup ( Highest mark for a production, contrasting to that which wins the festival) Kill joy by Whiting bay music and drama club

AK Wooley Trophy ( Best overall production) Dirty business by Lamlash Drama Club.

Well done to all the winner and everyone who took part in this years Drama festival. A massive thank you to everyone in the committee and everyone who helped front of house and backstage, without which would not have been possible to go forward.

See you all next year!

01/03/2026

What a fantastic weekend of drama at Isle of Arran Drama Association - congratulations to all, a highly competitive festival full of fun and friendship.

28/02/2026

🎭👏👏👏 Well done Rosie!

Rosie McNamara from Whiting Bay Club of Music and Drama won the Sadie Miller award for Excellence at our Divisional Final last year, for her last minute stand in - portraying a grey haired lady of mature years! Well done Rosie! And our apologies for only posting this now.

26/02/2026

It’s here! Thanks for the supportive messaging SCDA Western Division! 😁🤣🦵

🎭🎭🎭Break a leg everyone!! 🎭🎭🎭
Our District Festivals start today with our fabulous Isle of Arran Drama Association friends. Remember to post lots of photos and let Jackie know your results.

08/02/2026

26/01/2026

Get your favourite play memories in folks!

11/11/2025

Advance tickets for the panto now on sale from 3rd Dec at the Book & Card, not 1st as advertised, sorry!

22/08/2025

All welcome at the IoADA AGM! 7.30pm on 23rd Sept at Arran High School!