Morecambe Amateurs

Morecambe Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society, so named in 1904 after the group's first performances as St Barnabas Players in 1903, quickly became known as Morecambe Amateurs to local audiences. Originally performing plays and comic operas, the increasing popularity of musicals resulted in MAODS producing their first musical in 1916.

From 1920 onwards Vincent Mayor produced and acted in the shows for many years. Vincent was the uncle of the current society President, Norman Mayor. In the early years MAODS performed in The Royalty Theatre then moved to The Winter Gardens in the late 1940s.

We now perform annually at The Lancaster Grand Theatre and are proud to have Joyce Warrington MBE as our producer and choreographer. Morecambe Amateurs are affiliated to the National and Operatic Dramatic Association. [Company Photo]

Joyce Warrington MBE

The 2008 Committee

Executive Officials
Norman Mayor - President
Shirley Wilson - Hon Treasurer
Jane Anderson - Hon Secretary
Gail Bowskill - Publicity Officer

Executive Committee
Keith Roach - Chairman
Katherine Fairhurst - Vice Chairman
Joyce Roach
Richard Prescott
Pat Sharp
Jane Davies
Alan Boyes
Anna Scott

Social Committee
Irene Mellingsl - Chairman
Jane Anderson
Anna Scott
June Stancliffe
Gail Bowskill

Life Members
Edith Hoyle
Marjorie Hodgson
Norman Mayor
June Stancliffe