Already work has begun on this Lionel Bart's masterpiece with the complete casting process, and having full rehearsals started in September 2009. We have not needed a TV contest to find the best people for the roles, but the hearings were Approached by society members with professionalism, enthusiasm, and great skill and dedication.
And the result? A superb cast which include 40 children, who will work in two groups, 2 'Olivers', 2 'Dodgers', several younger members playing their first major roles, backed up by experienced performers already exhibiting signs of well-defined characterization.
'Oliver' is a great family show! On stage in our production will be mums, dads, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and, dare we mention, grandparents, representing a broad cross-section of Maltby's talents.
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e enthusiasm and the talent are certainly there, lie ahead and hours of hard work for the cast and production team alike, but we are confident that in March of next year our audiences will enjoy a show to remember. Hopefully this will be the show that enthuses a whole new generation of society members, keen to hone their acting and singing talents.
The future of Maltby Musical Theater Group looks bright! The future is 'Oliver'!
Quick Ticket Notice: - Tickets are now on sale through group members and direct through our ticket secretary.
A small selection of rehearsal photographs have been added to our gallery - please take a look
Ticket sales are progressing very well with over 50% of tickets sold already. Book your seats now whilst stocks last!
A small selection of photographs from our recent Wassail Evening have been added to our gallery.
Our 2008 poster for Around The World In Eighty Days won first prize in NODA North East poster competition - a photo of the presentation has been added to the gallery
We were delighted to welcome to our rehearsal eleven founder members from our first show Flora Dora presented back in 1950 - press cutting reproduced in our gallery along with a photograph.
At our 2008 AGM it was decided that the name "Maltby Amateur Operatic Society" was rather dated and misleading. Following discussions, it was agreed to change the name of the society to Maltby Musical Theatre Group with immediate effect.
We are pleased to announce that Gervase Phinn has accepted the role of Honorary Patron of the society.