Est. 1940s

About FDS

Bringing drama to Farnborough Village for over 75 years.

Who We Are

Farnborough Dramatic Society (FDS) is a very friendly and well-established amateur dramatic group located in Farnborough Village, just outside Orpington, Kent.

We meet Tuesday evenings 8–10 pm at Farnborough Village Hall. Our yearly season starts late-August/early-September and runs through to late-May, during which we stage an Autumn, Winter and late-Spring production.

Over the decades we have performed everything from classic thrillers and Agatha Christie mysteries to warm-hearted comedies, farces, and serious drama. Our audiences return year after year, and many of our members have been with us for decades.

Founded

1940s

Productions

Oct · Feb · May

Rehearsals

Tues 8–10 pm

Venue

Farnborough Village Hall

Location

Near Orpington, Kent

Ticket Price

£10

Get Involved

There's a place for everyone

Interested in joining us? We would love to have you on board! You will be made most welcome, whatever your interest.

Acting

Take to the stage and bring a character to life, regardless of experience.

Sound & Lighting

Design and operate the technical elements that make a show come alive.

Costume & Props

Create and source the outfits and objects that tell the story.

Set Design & Build

Design and construct the world the actors inhabit.

Front of House

Welcome audiences, manage the box office, and keep everything running smoothly.

Directing

Lead a production from first read-through to final curtain call.

Where We Perform

All our productions are staged at Farnborough Village Hall, a charming community venue at the heart of Farnborough Village, just a short drive from Orpington in Kent.

Farnborough Village Hall
Farnborough Village
Near Orpington, Kent

Getting Here

  • Free parking available at the Village Hall
  • Nearest station: Orpington (approx. 10 min drive)
  • Bus routes serve Farnborough village