About Us
Worksop Light Operatic Society was formed in 1973, by the amalgamation of two existing societies; the Worksop and District Amateur Operatic Society and the Worksop Technical College Amateur Operatic Society. Both these societies had a long tradition of producing excellent musical shows in the town, and the WLOS is proud to continue this.
The aims of the Society are given in its constitution, which states them as “to provide the members with an enjoyable recreation, to give opportunity for local people to develop their theatrical talents and to provide the community with live theatrical entertainment”.
Hopefully, while trying to achieve these aims, the WLOS also provides its members with friendship, fun and the satisfaction of giving pleasure to their audiences.
The Society began performing in 1974, initially at the Technical College, but in 1982 moved to the Regal Theatre, which was been their happy home for many a year. The Society was largely responsible for the re-opening of the Regal for live performances after it having been used as a cinema for many years. Then 2014 marked a move, to the Acorn Theatre, another popular local venue within the local community.
The members of the Society range in age from 16 to over 80 years old, with the addition of children under 16 who take part in some of the society's productions. Full membership begins at 16, and all applicants are asked to take a small singing and movement audition, to ensure their suitability to take part in the shows. In numbers the membership is usually between 50 and 60, which includes many non-acting members who work backstage or front of house.
This year the society celebrates their 47th Anniversary, and hopes to continue entertaining the people of Worksop and district for many more years to come.
The aims of the Society are given in its constitution, which states them as “to provide the members with an enjoyable recreation, to give opportunity for local people to develop their theatrical talents and to provide the community with live theatrical entertainment”.
Hopefully, while trying to achieve these aims, the WLOS also provides its members with friendship, fun and the satisfaction of giving pleasure to their audiences.
The Society began performing in 1974, initially at the Technical College, but in 1982 moved to the Regal Theatre, which was been their happy home for many a year. The Society was largely responsible for the re-opening of the Regal for live performances after it having been used as a cinema for many years. Then 2014 marked a move, to the Acorn Theatre, another popular local venue within the local community.
The members of the Society range in age from 16 to over 80 years old, with the addition of children under 16 who take part in some of the society's productions. Full membership begins at 16, and all applicants are asked to take a small singing and movement audition, to ensure their suitability to take part in the shows. In numbers the membership is usually between 50 and 60, which includes many non-acting members who work backstage or front of house.
This year the society celebrates their 47th Anniversary, and hopes to continue entertaining the people of Worksop and district for many more years to come.