HATS was inaugurated on 24 March 1998, the first show being “HATS OFF” , a cabaret with supper at the Reid Hall, Boreham Street on Friday 26 June 1998. This was followed in December 1998 with a show in two parts “TALES OF CHRISTMAS”, A Christmas Carol- Dickens and a locally written Mini-Pantomime entitled A Christmas Fantasy (based on Snow White).

In March 1999 “HATS REVUED” was presented in the old village hall in aid of the new village hall fund. This was followed in July 1999 by “HOODUNNIT” written by a local playwright, at the old hall again. Finally in 1999 the pantomime “ DICK WHITTINGTON” was presented as the last production before the old village hall closed its doors.

The year 2000 started with “THE 20th CENTURY SHOW”- a review including a supper and now in the new village hall, had the luxury of a licensed bar. In July a comedy called “TRIVIAL PURSUITS” was presented. The November saw “BLITZ” a 1940s-war time story seen through the eyes of Mrs Blitzstein. And what a wonderful show it was.

Into 2001 the comedy “TIME AND TIME AGAIN” an Alan Ayckbourn production was performed. In July Young HATS performed the BLUE CRYSTAL a musical written locally by Nick Perrin. The show received excellent reviews and Young HATS will hopefully be entertaining us all again next year.

In December 2001 HATS presented the Musical GUYS & DOLLS written by Frank Leosser a show inspired by Damon Runyon's tales of the New York gambling scene in the late forties. This production was a great success and received glowing reports in the local press.

December 2002 saw a new "HATS OFF" performance, which was a variety show comprising songs, comedy sketches and other entertainment. It proved to be extremely popular and successful.