About Us
Who are we?
Erith Operatic Society is a small
friendly Amateur Operatic Society based in Erith in the London
Borough of Bexley and we perform one show a year. We
specialise in light operettas with a strong chorus element - shows
with plenty of humour and rousing choruses full of good singable
tunes. Over recent years these have included shows by Gilbert and
Sullivan (eg Pirates of Penzance, Yeomen of the Guard), Offenbach
(Orpheus in the Underworld, La Vie Parisienne) and Strauss (Die
Fledermaus).
We perform
at Erith Playhouse and the emphasis is on enjoyment, both for our
audience and ourselves.
I
like Singing
We rehearse
at St Paulinus Church Hall in Crayford on a Thursday once a week
from the first Thursday in September until our show (which is
usually around April). We start promptly at 8pm and finish at 10pm.
Closer to the show additional rehearsals are
organised.
We also
hold several social functions throughout the year, events such as
quizzes, barbeques, theatre trips.
If you
enjoy singing and would like to join, please contact our
Membership
Secretary. Alternatively, just turn up to one of our rehearsals
and introduce yourself to anybody as a potential new member and we
will make sure you receive a good welcome.
I
like Watching
Would you
like to be a patron? For a nominal sum Patrons are listed in the
programme and receive 2 free tickets for our annual show, please
contact our Patron Secretary.
Please use the same contact address for inclusion on our
mailing list.
Or maybe you would
just like to purchase tickets, please contact our
Box
Office.
I'd
like to help but don't want to be on stage
Like any
group, there are always lots of jobs to do that don't involve being
on stage - helping with costumes, props, set building and painting
etc. If you would like to get involved, contact our Production
Coordinator.