Henry IV Part I

The Carnon Downs Drama Group (CDDG ) was born in 1970 when a young university student called Geoff Aver got together with the village W.I. to produce two one act plays. It was closely followed by the panto ‘Cinderella’ which was a resounding triumph playing to packed houses including people beyond the boundaries of Carnon Downs.

The membership grew as each new member invited others to join. Inviting performers and directors from outside the village to work with the strong local community based casts was the principal upon which the group was formed and that still happens to this day. Over the years, the drama group has gone from strength to strength attracting many talented people of all ages.

The group has won awards for their pantomimes, plays and individual performances. Many have gone onto appear in the London’s West End. How proud the group is of that achievement.

In 1990, having outgrown the Carnon Downs Village Hall, they moved to Perranwell where they have remained ever since. They kept their name which held such a good reputation for them and the group continues to wow their audiences over 40 years on!