About Us
History
It's now over 90 years since the society was formed in 1932, presenting its first show in 1933. That show was 'The Mikado' and proved to be the first of many highly successful shows. This prompted the society to widen its horizons as over the years it progressed through Romberg, Novello, Rogers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Porter and Bart always presenting high quality shows to ever appreciative audiences. However "named " shows are only part of the story. The membership of the society had the foresight to take advantage of a situation in which a local chapel was sadly being closed. By purchasing this chapel and developing the building, the "Operatic Centre" was created and now stands proudly in George Street, Wombwell, testament to hard work and enterprise and the envy of so many other societies. It was this foresight which enables us now (thanks to the facilities at our disposal) to present a minimum of 5 shows per year.
We have a wonderful tradition to maintain at Wombwell and you too can be part of it. All new members are welcome to join us. If you can sing,dance or act... you could be part of the performing team. If you can wield a paint brush...you can be part of the maintenance team. If you can handle a needle...you could be part of the sewing team. If you can make coffee...you are welcomed with open arms by all teams !!
If you want to sit back and be entertained ...welcome to our audience. You'll be part of a very happy crowd.
PATRON OF THE SOCIETY
Stephanie Peacock MP & Mrs Margaret Morgan
Committee and Officials 2022/23
President - Geoff Fellows
Chairman -Adele Murray
Treasurer- Denise Oliver-Haste
Secretary- Sue Gent
Vice Chair - Anne Wakeford
House Manager - Denise Oliver-Haste
Lettings Manager - Adele Murray
Publicity & Programme -Cheryl Morgan
Wardrobe - Vanessa Bates & Linda Roberts
Ticket C0-ordinators - Anne Wakeford & Chris Wakeford
Children's Officers - Sue Gent
Librarian - Les Smith
Web Master and Graphics - Cheryl Morgan
Social Representative - Jenny Dixon
Properties - Jenny Dixon
Health & Safety - Linda Roberts & Chris Wakeford
PAST SHOWS
1934 - Mikado
1935 - Desert Song
1936 - Rose Marie
1937 - Goodnight Vienna
1938 - New Moon
1939 - Victoria & Her Hussar
1948 - Victoria & Her Hussar
1949 - Desert Song
1950 - Castles in Spain
1951 - Show Boat
1952 - Song of Norway
1953 - Carissima
1954 - Dancing Years
1955 - Oklahoma
1956 - Kings Rhapsody
1957 - Rio Rita
1958 - White Horse Inn
1959 - Lilac Domino
1960 - Magyar Melody
1961 - Carousel
1962 - South Pacific
1963 - New Moon
1964 - The Merry Widow
1965 - The King & I
1966 - Summer Song
1967 - Desert Song
1968 - Song of Norway
1969 - Oklahoma
1970 - Show Boat
1971 - Half a Sixpence
1972 - The Dancing Years
1973 - Fiddler on the Roof
1974 - Hello Dolly
1975 - The Count of Luxembourg
1976 - South Pacific
1977 - No No Nanette
1978 - The Merry Widow
1979 - Gigi
1980 - White Horse Inn
1981 - My Fair Lady
1982 - Kiss Me Kate
1983 - Kings Rhapsody
1983 - Golden Jubilee Production
1984 - Rose Marie
1985 - Irene
1986 - The King & I
1987 - Oliver
1988 - Oklahoma
1989 - The Pajama Game
1990 - The Merry Widow
1991 - Half a Sixpence
1992 - Brigadoon
1993 - Hello Dolly
- Diamond Jubilee Production
- A Christmas Celebration
1994 - Anything Goes
- September Serenade
1995 - Desert Song
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
1996 - Carousel
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
1997 - Call Me Madam
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
1998 - Oklahoma
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
1999 - Cinderella
- Fiddler on the Roof
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
2000 - Aladdin
- Me & My Girl
- September Serenade
2001 - Dick Whittington
- Irene
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
2002 - Jack & the Beanstalk
- Orpheus in the Underworld
- A Jubilee Celebration
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
2003 - The Sleeping Beauty
- The Merry Widow
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
2004 - Babes in the Wood
- Hello Dolly
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
2005 - Sinbad the Sailor
- Half a Sixpence
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
2006 - Mother Goose
- Calamity Jane
- September Serenade
- Wizard of Oz (Junior)
- A Christmas Celebration
2007 - Cinderella
- Brigadoon
- September Serenade
- Wind in the Willows (Junior)
- A Christmas Celebration
2008 - Robinson Crusoe
- Anything Goes
- Annie (Junior)
- September Serenade
- Charity Concert
- Memorial Concert
A Christmas Celebration
2009 - Sleeping Beauty
- Oliver
- The King & I (Junior)
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
2010 - Aladdin
- Pirates of Penzance
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
2011 - Dick Whittington
- The Pajama Game
- Bugsy Malone (Junior)
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
2012 - Jack & the Beanstalk
- Carousel
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
2013 - Little Red Riding Hood
- Me & My Girl
- Alice inWonderland (Junior)
- September Serenade
- A Christmas Celebration
2014 - Cinderella
- Oklahoma
- Memories
- The Young Ones
- A Christmas Celebration
2015 - Mother Goose
- Fiddler on the Roof
- Spring Concert with the
Barnsley Concert Band
- When the Lights Go On
Again
- A Christmas Celebration
2016 - Ali Ba Ba & the 40 Thieves
- Music in Spring
- High Society
- A Christmas Celebration
2017 - Sleeping Beauty
- Sing and Swing with the
Barnsley Concert Band
- Sister Act
- A Christmas Celebration
2018 - Treasure Island
- 12 hour Sponsored Sing
- Let's All Go To The Music
Hall
- Christmas Miscellany
2019 - The Snow Queen
YOUTH SECTION
All are welcome to join us between the ages of 8 and 15
Previous productions by our Youth Section
2004 - Pot Pourri
2005 - Daniel + The Lions
2006 - Wizard of Oz
2007 - Wind in The Willows
2008 - Annie
2009 - The King and I
2011 - Bugsy Malone
Contact our Youth Tutors Mrs Sue Gent and Mr Les Smith for further information about future productions.
All our tutors are Enhanced DBS Checked for the safety and security of our junior members and parents peace of mind.