Newquay Dramatic Society celebrates double win at Cornwall theatre awards

Monday, 19 October 2026 11:59

A Newquay theatre group is celebrating after picking up two awards at the Cornwall Drama Association Theatre Festival.

Newquay Dramatic Society, which runs the Lane Theatre, received four nominations for its production of Handbagged by Moira Buffini.

The group went on to win Best Costumes, while cast member Adam Clark was named Best Supporting Actor.

The society, which is a registered charity, said it was delighted with the recognition.

In a statement, the group said: "We’re over the moon to announce that Newquay Dramatic Society had received 4 nominations at the Cornwall Drama Association Theatre Festival and won Best Costumes and Best Supporting Actor for the brilliant Adam Clark!"

There was further cause for celebration, with Sheree Reynolds, who played the Young Queen in Handbagged, winning the event's Heads or Tails competition.

The society added: "Thank you to everyone who supported the production."

Handbagged is a play by British playwright Moira Buffini, examining the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher, who served as British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990.

The comedy imagines the conversations between the two women, exploring their contrasting personalities and political views during Thatcher's time in Downing Street.

The Cornwall Drama Association was established more than 50 years ago to represent amateur theatre groups and individual members across Cornwall.

Its annual Theatre Festival celebrates the achievements of amateur performers and production teams, culminating in an awards evening each October.

The association also organises occasional workshops covering different aspects of theatre, offering members opportunities to develop their skills.

Newquay Dramatic Society operates the Lane Theatre, providing a venue for amateur theatre and live performances in the town.

More from Newsplus Newquay News

Call for emergency meeting to discuss ‘serious concern’ at Cornwall Council

There has been a call for an emergency meeting at Cornwall Council after ‘serious concern’ was raised following the resignation of three senior officers within a week which also saw questions asked about the local authority’s finances.
Reusable spaceplanes could soon take off from Newquay

It comes after a new agreement signed with space transportation company Dawn Aerospace
Newquay AFC climb to fifth after back-to-back wins as local sides endure mixed weekend

Newquay AFC secured their second 2-0 victory in five days to climb to fifth in the Western League, while it was a disappointing weekend for several other local football, rugby and hockey teams.
New reuse shop opens at Newquay recycling centre

A new shop selling second-hand goods has opened at Newquay's Household Waste Recycling Centre, giving unwanted items a second life and offering shoppers the chance to pick up a bargain.
Major road closures planned as Nansledan safety improvements to get underway

Road safety improvements in Nansledan are set to get underway later this month, with a series of major road closures planned between October and April next year.
Over 100 surfers registered for World Record Attempt “Most Surfers Riding A Wave” in Newquay

EarthWave’s mass participation event is scheduled for the end of this month after a previous postponement.
Newquay's Huer's Hut to light up in pink and blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week

A major Newquay landmark will be illuminated in pink and blue tonight as part of a national event remembering babies who have died during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy.
Newquay mayor challenges removal of play equipment from council park

A Newquay councillor has criticised the removal of play equipment from a play park, questioning why Cornwall Council has not replaced it and suggesting the opening of a new £150,000 playground elsewhere in the town was used to justify the decision.
Cornwall now has the seventh worst debt in the country

Cornwall Council is facing a “challenge” and “very difficult decisions” to cut its spending as it faces a debt of £2.360bn within the next five years.
Cornwall Council chief executive Kate Kennally leaves after 10 years

Cornwall Council has announced that its chief executive, Kate Kennally, is leaving the authority after ten years in the role, following a previously unexplained leave of absence.
Fly-tipping appeal as number of incidents reaches 17,500

Residents in Newquay are being urged to help tackle fly-tipping as Cornwall Council launches a new crackdown.
Newquay family speaks to Radio Newquay about £50,000 appeal to help four-year-old Jude

Audio

A Newquay family has been speaking to Radio Newquay about its efforts to raise £50,000 to adapt their home for a four-year-old boy living with a rare condition which causes progressive muscle weakness.
New places where dogs will be banned or kept on leads

A number of new locations in Cornwall will see dogs banned or restricted to being kept on a lead, including part of Perranporth beach.
Countdown begins to Newquay's annual Zombie Crawl

Thousands of zombies, monsters and ghouls are expected to take over the streets of Newquay later this month as the town prepares for its annual Halloween celebrations.
Stalking and harassment offences rise in Newquay despite overall fall in crime

Stalking and harassment offences in Newquay rose sharply during September, despite a significant fall in overall recorded crime following the busy summer season.
Cornwall NHS merger with Devon put on hold

A move by the Government to merge the NHS in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly with Devon has been put on hold.
Major roadworks causing delays to continue until new year

Major roadworks which are expected to continue until the end of January have begun at a busy roundabout in Newquay.
Cornwall Green leader condemns his party’s ‘Zionism is racism’ motion

The leader of the Green Party group at Cornwall Council says his party’s adoption of a motion declaring Zionism is a form of racism has set a “really dangerous precedent”.
Newquay Minor Injury Unit closure extended until November

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust say they remain committed to reopening the service "as soon as it is safe and sustainable to do so".
Consultation launched over proposed parking restriction changes in Porth

The existing restriction operates between 9am and 9pm between May and September.

Now Playing

Newquay Dramatic Society celebrates double win at Cornwall theatre awards

Share

More from Newsplus Newquay News

Now Playing