Yeovil Amateur Operatic Society

YAOS Officers & History

PRESIDENT David Burke
CHAIRMAN Ann Dalley	VICE CHAIRMAN Ros Broad
SECRETARY Paula Budzynski 01935 425865	TREASURER David Hallett FCCA 01935 420981
STAGE MANAGER Geoff Thresh 01935 840380	BUSINESS MANAGER Guy Burgess 01935 431188

In 1902 the Union Jack Club of Yeovil put on a series of concerts to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII. The festivities ended with a performance of Gilbert & Sullivan's Trial by Jury. Such was the success, the Club decided to form a Charitable Society and put on an annual production of Savoy Operettas. Over 100 years later we are still doing so and recently we completed a 'hotted' up version of  The Mikado.

We perform two shows a year - March and October - at The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil, which is conveniently situated in the centre of the town with good parking facilities. The theatre seats 620 and has one of the largest stages in the South West. A flow of enthusiastic amateurs, willing to give up vast swathes of their free time, put on an array of dazzling shows. The Society has won over 20 National Awards in the last 25 years (more than any other in the West Country). Their range of productions stretch from the big hits like South Pacific, Oklahoma and The Sound of Music, to the challenging Sweeney Todd, intermingled of course with the many Savoy Operettas.

The roots of the Society lie deep in Yeovil and the supporting area. Some families have been members since the very beginning, many have newly arrived; all have enjoyed the opportunity to perform before the footlights. A few who started with us in their youth have flourished into national stars on stage and television. For over 100 years, the Society has entertained Yeovil.

Our charitable fundraising continues, with many thousands of pounds donated to local worth causes over the years.  Charity Registration No.272621.

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