Musical Theatre Charity

Based in Selly Oak, Birmingham

About Us

The Arcadians is a theatre charity based in Selly Oak, Birmingham. We deliver participatory arts opportunities and events to people living and connected to South Birmingham and the surrounding areas. 

Our 'Am Dram' society rehearses on Tuesday evenings at St Mary's Church Hall. We put on two shows a year, usually a full scale musical and a cabaret/showcase. We have regular social evenings and after rehearsals many members socialise together. 

The Arcadians welcomes everyone to become a member of the charity, subject to a small membership fee.

We are open to new partnerships, performance opportunities and fresh talent - especially backstage crew and front of house staff.

Join Us

Do you love to Sing, Dance and Act? Or is backstage or production more your thing?

Our society welcomes members aged 18+ and from all backgrounds. Come along to a couple of rehearsals and see if it's your thing. At The Arcs we're friendly and we love theatre; we offer a warm welcome to like-minded people who don't mind hard work mixed with good fun and a willingness to 'give it a go!' A small membership fee applies.

At the beginning of each show process current and prospective members who would like to perform are required to pass an informal company workshop (singing and dancing as part of a group). We welcome all levels of experience; the company workshop will require you to demonstrate team working and ability to encourage an atmosphere of collaboration and kindness. We only hold auditions for named characters or solos and small group numbers in our shows - auditioning is always optional.

A show fee also applies (for performing members only) for each show you participate in, this fee varies depending on the scale of the show, usually between £20-£60. Reduced rates may apply for unwaged members/students. Membership and show fees are paid on a monthly basis with costs distributed across the timescale of a show/year.  

We're sorry to let you know The Arcadians company is currently full. If you would like to be notified when spaces become available in the company or for further information, please email us asking to join the waiting list.

WE LOVE WHAT WE DO

OUR NEXT PRODUCTION

Songs From the Stage and Screen - Family-Friendly Performance with Children’s Activities and Disco

Saturday 12th April, 2.30pm

Longbridge Social Club

 Tickets - £10 - £12 - www.linktr.ee/TheArcadiansMTC (link in bio)

The Arcadians Musical Theatre Company presents a showcase of songs and dance-styles from some of the best-loved film and stage musicals, such as Wicked, Oliver, Shrek and many more family-favourite shows and films.

This Family-Friendly performance will include performances from local children’s dance school ‘Little Nugz Academy’. In the breaks between performances there will be children’s activities, and following the show there will be a family disco (included in the ticket price) for everyone to get involved in the musical fun!



This show will have a very relaxed environment which will be suitable for children of all ages, and for anyone who would struggle with a traditional theatre environment, allowing more people to engage with the joy of live musical theatre.

There will also be standard concert versions of ‘Songs from the Stage and Screen on the following dates - check out our page for more information about them.

-Friday 23rd May, 7.30pm

-Saturday 24th May, 2.30pm

-Saturday 24th May, 7.30pm

PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS

NOV 2024

In November 2024 we stage Grease The Musical.

Since its electric Broadway and West End debut and the release of the iconic 1978 film, GREASE has remained one of the world’s most popular and enduring musicals and now we have our own brilliant memories of this show.

Funny, frank and featuring the hit songs “Greased Lightnin’,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and “Summer Nights,” GREASE follows the journey of Danny and Sandy, alongside the Greasers, Pink Ladies, and other students of Rydell High as they navigate their final year of high school to the unforgettable rock n’ roll soundtrack that defined generations.

A huge thank you to all the amazing audiences and volunteers who supported us during this show.

PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS:

In May 2024 we staged 9 to 5 The Musical. 

With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and based on her hit film ‘9 to 5’, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Pushed to the boiling point, Violet, Judy and Doralee concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, hypocritical bigot of a boss. 

With uplifting tunes and toe-tapping dances we all poured ourselves a cup of ambition and got stuck into singing and dancing this story to life!

We loved performing this show with all its comedy and feminist girl power as the three leading ladies gave their boss the boot and took control of the company that had always kept them down.

We now have the best memories every time we hear 9 to 5 on the radio and we thank all our audiences for their generosity throughout our run.

Fundraising Events

Arcadians members take part in fundraising events and activities through-out the year.

Previously we have hosted

-Fayres

-Bingo Nights

-Concerts

-Karaoke

-Quizes

-And more

Members also volunteer in the local community this has included:

-Stewarding and handing out water at running events

-Singing in care homes

-Sponsored sports events