HAODS - For the best entertainment in live theatre, together with top quality drama - amdram at its best, Henley Operatic & Dramatic Society has it all. Performing at the Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, NODA award winning HAODS musicals and plays are renowned for excellence.
live theatre, top quality drama, amdram at its best
Henley Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
Affiliated to the National Operatic & Dramatic Association. Registered Charity 259404.
President: Simon Williams.
HAODS was
formed in 1922 and each year 
usually puts on two musicals and a play
at Henley's Kenton Theatre and, every other year at an open-air venue. Our major shows are the musicals, usually one around April and again in November. Productions of plays varies, but we always have an entry into the Kenton Drama Festival.
We are fortunate to own the well-equipped Green Room, behind the Kenton, which is where we hold our rehearsals and social events; our extensive wardrobe is also stored there, in a recently built extension. Rehearsals usually take place three nights a week for large productions, which increase to Sunday rehearsals closer to the production date. Readings and our auditions are generally open to all. If you are a non-member and are fortunate enough to be cast in a show, you will be required to join as a performing member.
The Kenton Theatre is a Regency gem, opened in 1805, set in the heart of Henley-on-Thames. The fourth oldest working theatre in the country, the Kenton’s two hundred and thirty four seat auditorium has a warm, friendly and cosy intimacy that makes it a perfect performance space for both HAODS's large scale musicals and intimate plays. Kate Winslet and the West End's Oliver, Harry Stott are just two of the many stars who trod the Kenton stage at an early age, Harry having appeared in our production of Singin' in the Rain in 2004.
New members are always welcome – whether as budding actors, or to help backstage with set building, costumes or props – or maybe just as a supporter to enjoy the social functions. Drop into one of our Coffee Mornings, Club Room Lunches or come and see a production. You will have the warmest of welcomes and the best of times if you stay! Click here to Join Us.
Vice Presidents
Mr M Chalcroft His Worship the Mayor of Henley Mr J Luker
Mr R Hardy CBE His Worship the Mayor of Falaise Mr J A R Yeates
Mr Simon Langton Mr J Yeates Mrs A Luker
Life Members
Nansi Diamond Mary Reece
1977 Mrs V Barter 1983 Mr JAR & Mrs J Yeates
1976 Mr J & Mrs A Luker 1990 Mrs J Taylor
| Celebrities who appeared at the Kenton NO.4 Kate Winslet - Actress |
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Kate Winslet is, at the age of 35, the youngest actress to have gained
five Oscar nominations. The former record holder was Olivia de Havilland. She
has won one BAFTA award and been nominated for a further four and has also
been nominated for five Golden Globe awards. She holds yet another record.
On only two occasions have two actresses been nominated for Oscars by
playing the same part (younger and older) in a film and Kate was in both
nominations, with Gloria Stuart for Titanic and with Judi Dench for Iris.
Kate Elizabeth Winslet was born in Reading on October 5th 1975. Her parents
(Roger Winslet and Sally Bridges-Winslet) were both actors and her sisters
(Beth and Anna ? who has appeared at the Kenton) are also actors. Her
grandparents ran the Reading Repertory Theatre for many years. From the age of
11 she attended the Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead and soon had
parts in advertisements and the children?s science fiction television serial
Dark Season. 
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