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Manx Operatic Society are excited to introduce our Musical Director for “Curtains” – Steve Daykins.

Manx Operatic Society are excited to introduce our Director/Choreographer for “Curtains” – Daniel Maguire

On the opening night performance of a new musical, the leading lady Jessica Cranshaw mysteriously dies on stage. The entire cast & crew are suspects, when a local detective Lieutenant Frank, a theatre fan, arrives to investigate the crime That is just a little taster … Curtains… is packed with glorious tunes, dancing, witty script,…

Exciting information If you would love to be in our production of Curtains in March 2023. Dates for Meet & Greet. Auditions. Pre audition singing rehearsal. Director announcement coming soon Please register your interest. manxopsauditions@gmail.com

Come along to The Manx Operatic Society’s Hall on Finch Road Douglas at 7pm The committee would love to see all members & anyone who is interested in joining for our upcoming show Curtains

The Manx Operatic Society would like to introduce the characters for the Lead roles & Cameo parts for our production of Curtains. March 18th -25th 2023 Lots of great characters, what part catches your eye ?? Great ensemble roles, lots of dancing required all ages from 15 Director, production team & audition dates will be…

VillaGaiety have been liaising with The Manx Operatic Society who were due to perform Sweeney Todd at the Gaiety Theatre later this week. Unfortunately due to the indisposition of some of the principal characters in the show, the decision has been made to move the show along by one week. It will now commence on…

We are ready for our tech week in the gaiety Great day – Costumes Full run everything in the theatre 9 days till opening night of Sweeney Todd Get your tickets  

One week till Sweeney Todd opens !!! Fabulous Production team

Manx Operatic Society are pleased to announce our next production Never before seen on the Island

Dancing the way into a another week of rehearsals Not long to go!

SWEENEY TODD Musical thriller Who is more sinister ? Mrs Lovett, Mr Todd, Or Judge Turpin ? 5th -12th March. Gaiety Theatre. Pick your best seats. Box office 600555 BOOK TICKETS The Manx Operatic Society presents Sweeney Todd 

Sweeney and Pirelli getting into their roles 🤣🩸🎭 Great rehearsal ✨🥰  



With Sweeney Todd rehearsals well under way, we are concurrently starting back stage activities too. Set and prop building, wig fitting and make up directions. All in an evenings work.

Hi folks, as you know we have two vacancies on your committee. As we now have a full company of members we must now hold an EGM to fill those positions. Please do give the role some serious thought, it is a rewarding role and a great opportunity for you to put something else into…

Tomorrow we prepare to say goodbye to one of our shining stars, Jenny Green (Aunty Jenny) Jenny was a member of Manx Operatic Society for many years & touched the hearts of everyone, she was always there to lend a hand, whether it be hair, makeup or wardrobe. Jenny always made everyone look good. Jenny…

Wow…. What a great first night rehearsal for Sweeney, it’s going to be superb

Thank you to each and every one of you that took part in this amazing weekend of talent! Sorry to the people who were not successful this time around. Here’s to one AMAZING show. Full call Tuesday 7th September. 7.15 for 7.30 start. Can’t wait to see you all then.

Tuesday 31 Aug. 7.30-8.00 Company 8.00 – 8.30 Beggar Woman 8.30-8.45 New Member Auditions 9.00-10.00 – Johanna requested and Anthony requested. Anyone else wanting to sing through anything for auditions please let us know. We currently have the following bookings for the Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday 1 Sept. 7.30-8.15 Tobias 8.15-9.00 Pirelli Thursday 2 Sept.…

What a great first night the pre-audition rehearsals for Sweeney Todd. Some old faces but lots of new ones too…. It’s going to be a fun winter!!!

Due to the amount of audition pieces we need to get through, we have added two more rehearsals to make things easier! Manx Operatic Society rehearsal halls, Finch Road, Douglas (below South Douglas Old Friends) Here are the details. Tuesday 24 Aug. 7.00 start. Greeting, forms, questions and warm ups. 7.30 -8.45 Company audition piece…

It gives me great pleasure in announcing that the audition pieces can now be found via the attached link. There are two folders dialogue and music. In each folder are the characters. Anyone just for chorus will only need the music audition piece. Please note you will need to print these off as we do…

Pre-audition music rehearsals for company and principals 24th August 2021 26th August 2021 31st August 2021 2nd September 2021 Meet and Greet with John Cumberudge 3rd September 2021 Auditions 4th September 2021 5th September

Following lengthy discussions we have chosen our 2022 Show along with our first choice Director for it. It is with great pleasure that I would like to announce that we are producing Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. I am delighted to also announce the welcome return of John Cumberlidge, who will Direct…

Hi Everyone I would like to announce that I have been voted by your Committee to be your Chairman for the year 2021/2022. I am looking forward to working with the Committee and you all over the next year. I would like to thank Gail for her time in the Chair over the last few…

The Manx Operatic Society are excited to produce a celebration of our musical performances which span from 1950 to 2020. We are inviting past, present and future performers to be part of this celebration where they will get to perform some of the best showstoppers the musicals have to offer. Watch this space for further…