Glossop Operatic and Dramatic Society was formed in 1976.

It grew from what was formerly the Glossop School PTA Choir when several choir members got together to discuss the possibility of putting on a show. A public appeal in the press led to a general gathering of interested parties and after the usual formalities of forming a committee and constitution it was decided to present Gilbert & Sullivan's Mikado in the October of 1976.

The basic reason for our existence is to provide entertainment and education in the arts to the Glossop public.