Carnival Capers, featuring monologues by the late Molly Francis, and
the Carnival Revue, hosted by the late Peter Brewer, were popular
events in Carnival week.
One year a successful, humorous entry in Mere Carnival procession, No Litter in
Three Acts won the Rutter Shield for the Society.
In 2008 Maggie Durkee won best dressed collector in the Prince Charming costume
from the production of Cinderella.
M.A.D.S. has also been a regular contributor to the Church
Fete.
Amongst the stones of St Michael's churchyard, the Pied Piper has led
children and rats, Noah has sailed his ark and King John has signed the Magna
Carta.
The rather wet Victorian wedding party was notable for it's reluctant
young bridegroom, complete with stereo walkman, who had to be financially
induced to play the part!
Collaboration with other local groups has also resulted in some notable
productions.
In December 1974 Mere Drama Society joined with Mere Cub Scouts,
Mere Manor Youth Band and staff and pupils of the Duchy Manor School to present
Sing Nowell - A Christmas Journey for Children and in 1993 with
Gillingham School for a production of Larkrise to Candleford.