About Us

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The arts thrive very strongly in Ware, and nowhere moreso than in the Ware Operatic Society.  We attract members from Ware and the surrounding areas to perform one main show and one concert every year.

Our productions require singers (of course), both chorus members and principal singers. We welcome new singing members at all levels of experience and from all age groups. An ability to read music is not essential, (but a willingness to learn is)

Productions however, need more than singers. The success of a show hangs as much on the skills of stage management, lighting, prompt, make-up, props, front of house, publicity management and many more.

This is a very exciting and challenging time in the history of the Society so whether you are singers or non singers, you are welcome to join our friendly group.

Rehearsals

These are held at Ware Arts Centre, Kibes Lane (off New Road ) in Ware every Thursday from 7.45pm. To 10.00 pm. (Principal Rehearsals are normally held on Tuesday evenings).

We are most fortunate to have the support of a superb  pianist, Barbara Manning, as we rehearse our music.

Shows

These take place end of February to early March every year at Castle Hall in Hertford with five evening performances and one matinee. Our last show ran from end February 2007 - My Fair Lady and was a resounding success with virtually full houses every evening and a sell out of the matinee performance.

Our next show is Orpheus in the Underworld,running at the Castle Hall from 3rd to 7th March 2009.  Rehearsals have just begun, why not come along?  Click here for more details.

Summer Concerts

These are held in early July and normally at Ware Drill Hall, Amwell End.

Click here for details of our recent summer concert.

We are always pleased to welcome new members.  If you are interested please contact Linda Chatfield on 01920 463653.


Other Activities


Singers A Ware

A group of singers from Ware Operatic will come and provide you with a programme to suit your requirements, be it a charity fund raiser, celebration or just to entertain you!

To find out more or for bookings contact Roger Green on telephone 01920 830600.


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