Cayman Drama Society

The Annual General Meeting of the Cayman Drama Society was held at the Prospect Playhouse on Friday 27^th March 2026. It was a well-attended evening and thoroughly enjoyable since after the AGM itself, a series of presentations highlighted the productions and events for the remainder of the 2026 season and a glimpse of what is already planned for 2027.

Mike Bishop was re-elected Chairman and is supported by Judith Nicholls (Deputy Chairman), Chad Powell (Theatre Manager), Victoria Conner (Secretary) and Aidan O’Donoghue (Treasurer) on the Management Committee, and Alison Bishop, Erica Ebanks, Emily Harris, Caroline Neale-Allenger,  Cynthia Powell, Nicola Moore-Gothar, Alena Valiaeva and Melanie Wright on the Executive Committee. Artistic Director and Head of Training, Haidee Elise, is also an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee.

2010-2025 Outgoing Theatre Manager, Paul de Freitas, gave his final Theatre Manager’s report during which he nominated Chad Powell to the role as his replacement. The two have been working together on a number of productions over the past two years and expect that close working relationship to continue. It was noted that Mr. de Freitas is now the longest serving CDS Theatre Manager, a significance previously held by his teacher and mentor Peter Phillips.

Treasurer Aidan O’Donoghue noted a healthy financial position for CDS despite some loss of training revenue in the period of recruitment for the new Head of Training.

Voting for the new board as mentioned above was then followed by presentations from each of the directors of the coming season - IN THE HEIGHTS (Judith Nicholls and Cynthia Powell), **SUMMER 1976 (Gavin McDougall), **THE KITCHEN WITCHES (Caroline Neale-Allenger), ROOM ON THE BROOM (Emily Harris), and **ELF (Jack Townson).

** Performing Rights have been applied for these and we are hopeful that all will be granted.

UNDERGROUND SESSION -  APRIL 2026

This is no joke! Join us Wednesday 1 April for our monthly night of creativity and community, with this month's featured artist: Daniel Augustine, and experience Cool Out live!

Daniel is a Cayman Islands reggae artist, drummer, and songwriter blending authentic Caribbean rhythms with soulful storytelling. His latest single “Cool Out” is now streaming worldwide. Check out the song and video, then come see it live!

And remember, the mic and floor are open all night, so if you're an artist or performer with something you want to express, or if you just like good music, creativity, and good vibes, this is the night for you!

Doors open at 7PM and the vibes don't stop until 10. Admission is free! Drinks and refreshments will be on sale, but it's card payments only.

All performers and spectators welcome! DM me for more info, or just show up ready to do your thing.

Mikhail