About us
The County Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
CAODS’ main purpose is to provide an opportunity for members to participate in at least one annual, full-scale musical production… a vehicle by which they can exercise their hobby.
In 2024, CAODS achieved charitable status, giving us more scope to bring musical theatre opportunities to Lincoln and the surrounding areas. Click here to read our constitution.
The casts of our shows include enthusiastic amateurs, as well as creative and technical professionals who are employed to assist in the production of a show when necessary. We may be an amateur group, but we ensure that professional production standards are met.
CAODS is fortunate to perform each year at the beautiful New Theatre Royal in Lincoln. We are admirably supported there by Artistic Director Natalie Hayes-Cowley and her skilled and
hard-working team.
We like to support local charities and our members perform at concerts throughout the year, such as the Lincoln Christmas Light Switch-on and one-off variety shows, where donations are collected.
CAODS is immensely grateful for the support provided by our ticket-buying audiences. We look forward to continuing to provide quality musical theatre productions for many more years to come.
Caods board of trustees

PRESIDENT
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Bill Mara

CHAIR
Emily Novell




PRODUCTION SECRETARY
Linda Hawbrook
TREASURER
Pete Hawbrook
SOCIETY SECRETARY
Kate Fenn
VICE CHAIR
Peter Merrick




CHAPERONES
Jo Crowther
ACCOUNTS
Daniel Hammond
NETWORKING
David Bussey
MEMBERSHIP
Elizabeth Lowe
Additional volunteers

CLERK
Anna Ramsay

CHOIR
Wendy Thompson

BLOG
William Fairchild

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