Healthcare Drama Society

Cardiff Healthcare Drama Society is the University's most accessability-focused drama society. We are open to students from all degrees (not just Healthcare!) and aim to provide a place to produce performances as high quality as possible without too much of an increased burden on studies.

HDS is a platinum tier and award-winning society (Small Society of the Year 2022, Small Event of the Year 2024). We welcome anyone doing any course and have worked with people with all levels of experience (from seasoned performers to people who've never set foot onstage). We are excited to offer a wide range of projects for anyone interested in the performing arts and backstage/production/crew work.

Recent Shows

In the recent years, Healthcare Drama Society has put on a range of projects and shows including licensed musicals, like The Addams Family Musical (2023) and many original works, plays and full scale original musicals. Previous original HDS productions include (but are not limited to): Back to the Suture (2024), Met By Moonlight (2023), Cathays Anatomy (2022), The Observatory (2021), Book of Medicine (2020), and A Bedside Story (2019).

2024/25 Show Season

This year we will be offering the opportunity to get involved in the following incredible projects:

First Show: Blood Brothers (Play Version) - 8-9th of December

HDS is thrilled to announce Blood Brothers - the play version of the smash-hit show! This powerful drama tells the story of twin brothers separated at birth and raised in dramatically different circumstances. As their paths cross later in life, fate takes them on a fast-paced, emotional, and ultimately tragic journey. Whether you're a seasoned actor or just eager to give it a try, we welcome you at auditions! This amateur production of 'Blood Brothers (Play Version)' is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk Trigger Warnings: Gun shots and adult themes.

Second Show: Cupid Kills - 6-8th of March

Cupid Kills is a musical adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' set in the 2000s. After finishing filming for their respective popular TV shows, two casts of actors attempt to escape the paparazzi gossip by holidaying on a Greek island for the summer. But when everyone arrives, the dancing starts, and the drinks get flowing. Who knows what scandals are in store for our young celebrities! This queer, feminist retelling of the classic Shakespearean comedy is full of heartbreak, rumours, flirtation and, most importantly, love.

Third Show: The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals! - 11-13th of April

The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals is a horror comedy musical orignially produced by StarKid Productions. The show follows Paul, an average guy who “doesn’t like musicals,” as the world around him all-to-quickly turns into his worst nightmare: everybody he knows singing and dancing, an apocalypse only one man can save us from... (the guy, who didn't... yeah.)

Auditions, Musicians, Decisions

All shows will be auditioning for performers this academic year, so keep an eye on our social media! We encourage people interested in backstage roles such as set and costume design to please get in touch. Our musicals also require a live band so if you're a musician, please contact us if you would love to get involved. Casting, Band, and Crew decisions typically get emailed within one to three weeks. We usually rehearse at the students union and meet 1-3 times a week depending on the schedule.

Get In Touch

As well as these projects we will be running some fun, exciting and inclusive socials such as monthly Taf Mic Nights, starting in November, and the Annual Tour (which you can see on our instagram!) that will be major highlights in your social calendar. If you are interested in joining us or have any questions please contact us through our instgram or drop a message in our email!

Committee

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Memberships

Healthcare Drama Society Standard Membership£10.00

Upcoming Events

Events

HDS Cupid Kills - Thursday 7pm: 6th March 7pm - 11pm; The Gate, Keppoch Street, Cardiff, CF24 3JW; Cupid Kills is an HDS original, queer Musical, set in the early 2000s. As a retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, it follows a group of actors on vacation in Mykonos, where drama and schemes try to get in the way of true love.

HDS Cupid Kills - Thursday 7pm - Early Bird Tickets: 6th March 7pm - 11pm; The Gate, Keppoch Street, Cardiff, CF24 3JW; Cupid Kills is an HDS original, queer Musical, set in the early 2000s. As a retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, it follows a group of actors on vacation in Mykonos, where drama and schemes try to get in the way of true love.

HDS Cupid Kills - Friday 7pm: 7th March 7pm - 11pm; The Gate, Keppoch Street, Cardiff, CF24 3JW; Cupid Kills is an HDS original, queer Musical, set in the early 2000s. As a retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, it follows a group of actors on vacation in Mykonos, where drama and schemes try to get in the way of true love.

HDS Cupid Kills - Friday 7pm - Early Bird Tickets: 7th March 7pm - 11pm; The Gate, Keppoch Street, Cardiff, CF24 3JW; Cupid Kills is an HDS original, queer Musical, set in the early 2000s. As a retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, it follows a group of actors on vacation in Mykonos, where drama and schemes try to get in the way of true love.

HDS Cupid Kills - Saturday 2pm: 8th March 2pm - 6pm; The Gate, Keppoch Street, Cardiff, CF24 3JW; Cupid Kills is an HDS original, queer Musical, set in the early 2000s. As a retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, it follows a group of actors on vacation in Mykonos, where drama and schemes try to get in the way of true love.

HDS Cupid Kills - Saturday 2pm - Early Bird Tickets: 8th March 2pm - 6pm; The Gate, Keppoch Street, Cardiff, CF24 3JW; Cupid Kills is an HDS original, queer Musical, set in the early 2000s. As a retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, it follows a group of actors on vacation in Mykonos, where drama and schemes try to get in the way of true love.

HDS Cupid Kills - Saturday 7pm: 8th March 7pm - 11pm; The Gate, Keppoch Street, Cardiff, CF24 3JW; Cupid Kills is an HDS original, queer Musical, set in the early 2000s. As a retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, it follows a group of actors on vacation in Mykonos, where drama and schemes try to get in the way of true love.

HDS Cupid Kills - Saturday 7pm - Early Bird Tickets: 8th March 7pm - 11pm; The Gate, Keppoch Street, Cardiff, CF24 3JW; Cupid Kills is an HDS original, queer Musical, set in the early 2000s. As a retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, it follows a group of actors on vacation in Mykonos, where drama and schemes try to get in the way of true love.

HDS TGWDLM - Friday 7pm: 11th April 7pm - 11pm; Great Hall, Student's Union building, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF10; HDS is excited to produce Cardiff University's production of "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals", as originally produced by Starkid Productions. Join us in Hatchetfield with a show to die for!

HDS TGWDLM - Friday 7pm - Early Bird Tickets: 11th April 7pm - 11pm; Great Hall, Student's Union building, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF10; HDS is excited to produce Cardiff University's production of "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals", as originally produced by Starkid Productions. Join us in Hatchetfield with a show to die for!

HDS TGWDLM - Saturday 7pm: 12th April 7pm - 11pm; Great Hall, Student's Union building, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF10; HDS is excited to produce Cardiff University's production of "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals", as originally produced by Starkid Productions. Join us in Hatchetfield with a show to die for!

HDS TGWDLM - Saturday 7pm - Early Bird Tickets: 12th April 7pm - 11pm; Great Hall, Student's Union building, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF10; HDS is excited to produce Cardiff University's production of "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals", as originally produced by Starkid Productions. Join us in Hatchetfield with a show to die for!

HDS TGWDLM - Sunday 2pm: 13th April 2pm - 6pm; Great Hall, Student's Union building, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF10; HDS is excited to produce Cardiff University's production of "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals", as originally produced by Starkid Productions. Join us in Hatchetfield with a show to die for!

HDS TGWDLM - Sunday 2pm - Early Bird Tickets: 13th April 2pm - 6pm; Great Hall, Student's Union building, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF10; HDS is excited to produce Cardiff University's production of "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals", as originally produced by Starkid Productions. Join us in Hatchetfield with a show to die for!

HDS TGWDLM - Sunday 7pm: 13th April 7pm - 11pm; Great Hall, Student's Union building, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF10; HDS is excited to produce Cardiff University's production of "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals", as originally produced by Starkid Productions. Join us in Hatchetfield with a show to die for!

HDS TGWDLM - Sunday 7pm - Early Bird Tickets: 13th April 7pm - 11pm; Great Hall, Student's Union building, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF10; HDS is excited to produce Cardiff University's production of "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals", as originally produced by Starkid Productions. Join us in Hatchetfield with a show to die for!

Products

HDS Black Bucket Hat£10.00
HDS Cupid Kills - Thursday 7pm - Early Bird Tickets Thu 6 Mar 2025 - General£9.00
HDS Cupid Kills - Thursday 7pm Thu 6 Mar 2025 - General£10.00
HDS Cupid Kills - Friday 7pm - Early Bird Tickets Fri 7 Mar 2025 - General£9.00
HDS Cupid Kills - Friday 7pm Fri 7 Mar 2025 - General£10.00
HDS Cupid Kills - Saturday 2pm - Early Bird Tickets Sat 8 Mar 2025 - General£9.00
HDS Cupid Kills - Saturday 2pm Sat 8 Mar 2025 - General£10.00
HDS Cupid Kills - Saturday 7pm - Early Bird Tickets Sat 8 Mar 2025 - General£9.00
HDS Cupid Kills - Saturday 7pm Sat 8 Mar 2025 - General£10.00