BEBINGTON Dramatic Society had a special open day to celebrate 100 years since it was established.
Held at The Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight on Sunday, September 1, the event had "a fantastic turnout" according to the society's chairman David Oliver, with "lots of new faces, and people could have a look backstage, take part in a quiz, have a drink and a bite to eat, and find out more about the society.
"There was a lot of past memorabilia on display as well".
The group also confirmed that its first production of the new season will be Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, with auditions taking place this Thursday (September 12).
Looking back on the recent centenary celebration, a post on the group's Facebook page read: "A massive thank you to everyone who attended our centenary celebration. It was such a pleasure to see so many members both old and new.
"We even had a family from Kazakhstan who were interested in learning about British theatre. It really was a special day.
"Finally a massive thank you to all of our members who helped put this day together and made it as special as it was."
Auditions for the group's stage production of Pride and Prejudice will be held at Mayer Hall in Bebington this Thursday (September 12) from 7.30pm, promising 'lots of parts for all ages'.
A romantic novel by 19th Century author Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice was published in 1813 and, it focuses on the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich aristocratic landowner.
The play will be staged at The Gladstone Theatre from March 6-8 next year.
Looking ahead to staging the play, a statement on Bebington Dramatic Society's Facebook page read: "We are really excited to be producing this version of Pride and Prejudice which was last performed at the Gladstone Theatre in 2008.
"There are plenty of opportunities to have fun with this version of the play, including the potential for live music and taking a minimal approach to set, whilst focussing on ensemble work with character and story driving the play at all times.
"We’d love to hear a diverse range of takes on the characters and the extracts here should help give auditionees something to get their teeth into."
For more details see the group's Facebook page.
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