Out of This World: CADS Brings UFO Comedy to Camden Fringe

Cranbourne Amateur Dramatic Society is getting ready to take their home-grown show to London. Co-director Clare Humphreys invites you to book your tickets for The Saucer

CADS: 30 Years of Community Theatre in Winkfield

For 30 years, the Cranbourne Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) has brought theatre to the heart of Winkfield. Over the decades, they have consistently staged two shows a year. These productions are not only well attended but also widely praised. In fact, some audience members have said, “You wouldn’t see better in the West End.”

A Strange Story Sparks a New Idea

Recently, CADS member Warwick Grigg discovered a fascinating local mystery. One morning in Winkfield, a flying saucer was found in a field—right across from an active NASA tracking station. Interestingly, similar objects were spotted in five other places across the UK, all along the 51st parallel. So, was it a military trick? A scientific accident? Or even something extraterrestrial?

Because the story was so unusual, Warwick teamed up with fellow member Heather to write a play about it. Together, they created a fun and fast-paced script that blends fact with fiction.

A Comedy with a 1960s Twist

The play is set during the state visit of Queen Frederika. While she is busy managing foreign affairs, a group of hippie UFO hunters arrives near the tracking station. They hope to communicate telepathically with alien life. Among them is a free-spirited cosmologist who brings a unique perspective. Meanwhile, the play’s style mirrors the optimism and shifting culture of the 1960s. It also includes playful references to Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, and The Bionic Man.

As a result, the show is both nostalgic and delightfully entertaining.

From Winkfield to the Camden Fringe

When the original incident happened, it caused quite a stir. Authorities investigated, and the press followed the story closely. Inspired by that moment in history, Warwick turned it into a musical comedy. The CADS committee supported the idea without hesitation.

Once the show was performed, it was a hit with local audiences. Even the cast asked to do it again. So, CADS decided to take things further by bringing the production to the Camden Fringe Festival.

They’re proud to present the play from August 14th to 16th at St Paul’s Church Hall, Camden Square NW1 9XG. It’s their most ambitious project yet—and one that blends community theatre with wider national appeal.

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