|
|
|||||||
|
|
Walton and Weybridge Amateur Operatic Society Welcome to the web site of the Walton and Weybridge Amateur Operatic Society. We hope you will find it interesting and informative. |
||||||
|
About Us The Venue Our Next Show Recent Shows Future Shows Contacts |
|||||||
WWAOS is based at
The Playhouse, Walton on Thames, where our performances are staged and where
most of our rehearsals take place. The Society was formed in 1925 and, apart
from the war years, has staged productions every year and now has over 130 to
its credit.
The
Walton Playhouse has been used to stage all of our productions, except for
three shows in 1965/66 when, due to fire damage, they were produced at
Halliford School, Shepperton. The building was originally owned and built by
Cecil Hepworth, who ran the film studios. It was the power generating house
for the studios. In 1925 it was bought privately and turned into a
hall/theatre. Later it was acquired by the local Borough Council, and is let
out for public shows and events. It is a stand-alone building which has the
ambience of a small theatre and now has raised rear seating. It boasts a bar
room, and there is easy access for disabled patrons.
“Scrooge” Based on Dicken's "A Christmas Carol", "Scrooge" is a charming musical with songs and music written by Leslie Bricusse- originally a film released in 1970 made into a stage musical in 1992. A wonderful way to begin the festive season! To be staged November 30th - 5th December 2009. CLICK HERE
FOR MORE!
"Crazy For You"
The "new" Gershwin musical, an all singing all dancing extravaganza based on the 1930s musical "Girl Crazy".
It is the story of well-to-do playboy Bobby Child whose dream is to dance, in spite of efforts by his
mother and his fiancee. It's an energetic comedy with classic Gershwin numbers and plenty of dance. "I Got Rhythm",
"They Can't Take That Away From Me", "Nice Work if you can Get It" and "Embraceable You" tio name but some.
"Fiddler on the Roof"
A stirring but highly entertaining musical centred on Tevye -a poor dairy farmer
and his wife and five daughters in Anatevka -an oppressed Jewish village in early 1900's Russia.
Perhaps most famous for the song "If I Were a Rich Man", but contains many other well known songs.
"Mack & Mabel"
Story based on the stormy relationship between early movie director Mack Sennett and beautiful
actress Mabel Normand. Plenty of comedy with the Keystone Kops, Fatty Arbuckle, and rich beautiful songs and music.
"Pirates of Penzance"
A rollicking band of pirates attempt to take a bevy of beautiful maidens as their wives- but not if
their father Major General Stanley and the local bungling police force can help it! Possibly the best of G & S.
"Musicality"
A well-presented variety musical show with a background theme of an amateur society auditioning
singers and dancers, followed (in the second act) by the brilliantly costumed show itself.
"Kiss Me, Kate"
Based loosely on W. Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew", with Cole Porters unforgettable
score.
"Oliver!"
A real favourite Lionel Bart musical based on Dicken's "Oliver Twist".
"My Fair Lady"
A popular, musical with a well known score, based on Shaw's "Pygmalion".
"Hello, Dolly!"
- A fabulous musical, and great story centered around determined matchmaker Dolly Levi.
A real hit! Staged November 2005.
"Copacabana"
-Barry Manilow's dazzling and energetic musical brilliantly presented, April 2005.
"The Yeomen of the Guard"
-Gilbert and Sullivan's best! - excellent music and singing, beautifully staged and characterised
with Simon Smithers' direction.
Staged Nov-December 2004. "The
Beggar's Opera" -Written over
300 years ago by John Gay, this is a bawdy tale of highwaymen, betrayal, imprisonment, escape,
recapture. Not an opera but a "play with songs", with beautifully constructed music of the 18th
century. Staged April-May 2004. "Blitz!" -Lionel Bart’s
popular show centres on London’s East End in 1940. The fears, hopes, joy and
sadness of wartime Londoners are reflected in this wonderful musical, with
scenes ranging from the cramped Tube shelter to the bustle of Petticoat Lane
market. We are delighted to have been honoured with the presence of Dame
Vera Lynn in our matinee audience, a Gala Performance in support of her
chosen charity. "The
Music Man" -A
bright, fast-moving show with memorable numbers. Highly entertaining! Staged
April-May 2003.
For further information about WWAOS please send us your enquiry by completing the boxes
below. Please note we cannot take enquiries about Playhouse bookings or activities of other groups that use the Playhouse.
|
|||||||
Last updated
May 2009.
Every effort has been made to ensure the content of this web site adheres to
legal requirements, however should
anyone feel
that any item herein infringes their rights or invades privacy, please contact
us and the said item will
be removed
or modified immediately.