The Coalville Drama Group (CDG) was founded around 1951. Originally founded with the Adult School movement, along with many other groups, all using the Adult School Hall. It is possible that the group actually started earlier than 1951, as the primary focus of the group was entering play festivals, and there is evidence that the group did participate in Leicestershire festivals.
Our earliest record of plays was a set of three plays for the ‘Festival of Britain’ in 1951, we still have the original poster!
CDG have not always performed at the Adult School Hall, we have occasionally performed as mentioned in the Leicester Drama Festivals, travelling to Leicester on the local bus service, complete with scenery. Car ownership was not that common in the 1950’s!
In the earlier years of the CDG, 2 or 3 plays per year were performed, rising gradually to the quarterly production calendar that we enjoy today. A number of pantomimes have been produced which are also very successful, both in attendance and reception.