The first phase of auditions took place recently the following parts have been cast:-

Laurey - Ruth Lockwood

Ado Annie - Kerry Masson

Aunt Eller - Karen Clarkson

Gertie - Julie Addison

Will Parker - Craig Mallin

Judd Fry - Richard Wilshaw

Further auditions will take place in September

Following initial singing rehearsals and the first phase of auditions the group will now take a summer break.  Rehearsals will resume as follows:-

Principal Singing - Tuesday 7th September 2010, 7.30 to 9.30

Principal Singing - Thursday 9th September 2010, 7.30 to 9.30

Chorus Singing- Thursday 9th September 2010, 8.30 to 9.30

We were proud to be named poster competion winners 2009/2010 at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association North East Region Weekend.  Our publicity manager Phillip McShane was presented with the silver salver and certficate by the president of the association.  As the poster was for our 2009 show, photographs have been added to our South Pacific gallery.  This is the fourth time we have won this competition in the last five years!   

Our Youth Arm - Maltby Minors presented The Wizard Of Oz at The Wesley Centre in April.  A few rehearsal photos have been added to our gallery. 

We are pleased to announce that Gervase Phinn has accepted the role of Honorary Patron of the society.