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We’re always delighted to welcome new members to Banbury Operatic Society - whether you dream of being centre stage or prefer working your magic behind the scenes.

Cost of Membership:

Annual membership: £20 (Runs from 1 June to 31 May each year)
Show fees: If you perform in a production, a variable show fee applies depending on the nature and budget of the show.
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About Us:

Banbury Operatic Society has been entertaining audiences for over 63 years, performing a wide variety of shows and concerts. Our repertoire has included:

Gilbert & Sullivan operettas
Classic musicals such as Showboat and Oklahoma
Popular modern musicals such as Made in Dagenham, Spamalot and Kinky Boots

We’re proud to be a friendly, inclusive society with high performance standards — and a lot of fun along the way!

Rehearsals and Commitment:

A typical musical production involves around four months of rehearsals.

We usually rehearse at Christopher Rawlins Primary School, Adderbury on Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm to 10pm.

We also do Sunday afternoon rehearsals approximately once a month.

We understand that holidays, work, and important family events happen — but members taking part in a show should be willing and able to make this commitment.

Not Keen on the Spotlight?:

No problem at all! There are lots of ways to get involved behind the scenes, including:

Set building and stage crew
Costume making and wardrobe
Lighting and sound
Technical and production support

Whatever your skills, you’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome.

Auditions:

Anyone wishing to perform on stage will be asked to take part in a friendly audition in front of a small group of members. This includes:

Singing a song of your choice
Reading a short script extract (usually with another member)
Learning and performing a short sequence of simple movement

Don’t worry - you’ll be guided through everything and given time to practise. Auditions are relaxed and supportive, and almost everyone who auditions is successful.

If successful, you’ll be given a voice category and all the information you need to get started.

Youth & Community:

Some members of our youth section, YOBOS, also take part in productions. As a society, we encourage members who aren’t involved in a particular show to help out during show week where possible — it’s all part of being a team.

If you’re looking to be part of a friendly, welcoming society that’s passionate about putting on great shows, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information about becoming a member of Banbury Operatic Society please contact our Membership Secretary, Catherine Cook at bosmembershipsecretary@gmail.com or fill in the contact form below:

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