YAOS Past Productions

This is an index page for all YAOS past productions, going back to the origins of the Society in  1902.  We are gradually adding extra pages dedicated to each of these shows, where indicated by a "Show"  or underline link.

"The Gondoliers"
Based on the book and lyrics by Gilbert & Sullivan
October 2009
At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil
 
The Gondoliers
Director:
Alan Spencer

Musical Director: Lynne Merrifield
Flyer

High Society leaflet
"High Society"
Original music & lyrics by Cole Porter
March 2009
At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

High Society 2009
Director:
Jeremy Tustin


Musical Director:
Pete Harrison


"The Merry Widow"
Based on the original book and lyrics by Victor Leon and Leo Stein, with music by Franz Lehar
October 2008
At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil
 
The Merry Widow
Director:
Ray Jeffery

Musical Director:
Jean Rudd
 Merry Widow leaflet


Oklahoma leaflet
"Oklahoma"
Music & lyrics by Rogers & Hammerstein
March 2008
At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

Oklahoma
Director:
Ray Jeffery
 

Musical Director:
Mark Tromans


"Pirates of Penzance - Broadway Version"
Based on the book and lyrics by Gilbert & Sullivan
October 2007
At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil
 
Pirates of Penzance
Director:
Alan Spencer

Musical Director: Pete Harrison
Leaflet for Pirates of Penzance


Programme cover
"Hello, Dolly!"

Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman and Book by Michael Stewart.
March 2007
The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

Hello, Dolly!
Arts Director and Choreographer:
Ray Jeffery

Musical Director:
Pete Harrison


"Hot Mikado"
Based on 'The Mikado' by Gilbert & Sullivan.  Music adapted & arranged by Rob Bowman. Book & lyrics adapted by David H Bell.
October 2006
At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil


Director:
Scott St Martyn

Musical Director:
Lynne Merrifield
 Front Cover


Programme Cover
"Carousel"
Music by Richard Rodgers.  Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein.  Based on the play "Liliom" by Ferenc Molnar.
March 2006

At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

Carousel 2006
Entire Production by:
Ray Jeffery

Musical Director:
Pete Harrison


"Follies"

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.  Book by James Goldman.  Directed originally on Broadway by Harold Prince.

October 2005

Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, Somerset


Follies 2005
Director:
Bryan Hallett
Musical Director:
Lynne Merrifield
Choreographer:
Sheila Driver
 Programme Cover for Follies


Front Cover
"Gigi"
Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner with Music by Frederick Loewe
March 2005
At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil


Director:
Ray Jeffery

Musical Director:
Pete Harrison



"HMS Pinafore"
By Gilbert & Sullivan.
A sparkling new production (original concept by Terry Mitchell & Alan Spencer)

October 2004
At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

HMS Pinafore
Entire Production by:  Alan Spencer

Musical Director:
Pete Harrison
 HMS Pinafore - Programme Cover


Programme Cover for My Fair Lady
"My Fair Lady"

Books & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner.  Music by Frederick Loewe

March 2004
Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, Somerset


Entire Production by
Ray Jeffery

Musical Director
Lynne Merrifield


"Anything Goes"

Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter.  Original book by P.G.Wodehouse & Guy Bolton.
October 2003
Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, Somerset

Entire Production:
Scott St Martyn

Musical Director:
Lynne Merrifield
Programme Back Cover 


 Programme Cover for "Jesus Christ Superstar" (2003) "Jesus Christ Superstar"
Lyrics by Tim Rice. Music by Andrew Lloyd-Webber.
March 2003

Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

Director:
Ray Jeffery

Musical Director:
Lynne Merrifield


"YAOS Centenary Celebration"

1902 - 2002

October 2002

At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil



Director:
Thelma Parish

Musical Director:
Lynne Merrifield
 Programme Cover for Centenary Celebration


Front Cover
"Crazy for You"

The new Gershwin Musical

March 2002

Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, Somerset

Crazy for You
Director:
Brian Buttle
Musical Director:
Lynne Merrifield
Choreographer:
Sheila Driver


"The Mikado"

A traditional show by Gilbert & Sullivan
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October 2001
At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil
Director:
Alistair Donkin

Musical Director:
Lynne Merrifield
 Front Cover


Programme Cover for "The King and I" (2001)
                        
"The King and I"
Music by Richard Rodgers.  Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
March 2001

At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil
Entire Production:
Ray Jeffery

Musical Director:
Matthew Rock



"Sweet Charity"

Book by Neil Simon, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Dorothy Fields

October 2000
At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil
Directors & Choreographers:
Terry Mitchell & Alan Spencer
Musical Director:
Lynne Merrifield
 Front Cover


Front Cover  "Fiddler on the Roof"
Book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
March 2000
At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil
Director:
Brian Buttle
Choreographer:
Sheila Driver
Musical Director:
Lynne Merrifield


Complete list of all YAOS past productions

from 1902 onwards

1902 Trial by Jury *
1903 The Pirates of Penzance *
Iolanthe *
1904 The Mikado *
1905 The Gondoliers *
The Yeomen of the Guard *
1906 The Sorcerer *
1907 Les Cloches de Cornville *
1908 HMS Pinafore *
1910 Dorothy *
1911 The Mountebanks *
1921 The Pirates of Penzance *
1922 The Mikado
1923 The Yeomen of the Guard
1924 The Gondoliers
1925 Iolanthe *
1926 Utopia Ltd
1927 Patience
1928 Tom Jones
1929 Merrie England
1930 Ruddigore
1931 Rose of Persia *
1932 The Rebel Maid
1933 The Quaker Girl
1934 Trial by Jury *
The Pirates of Penzance *
1935 Miss Hook of Holland
1936 The Mikado
1938 The Arcadians *
1939 No, No, Nannette *
1947 Merrie England *
1948 The Mikado *
1949 Iolanthe *
1950 The Gondoliers *
1951 Tom Jones
1952 The Quaker Girl *
1953 Ruddigore *
1954 Lilac Time *
1955 The Rebel Maid *
1956 A Country Girl
1957 Bless The Bride *
1958 Bitter Sweet
1959 The Yeoman of the Guard *
1960 The Merry Widow *
1961 The Vagabond King
1962 The Student Prince *
1963 Oklahoma!
1964 Brigadoon *
1965 The Desert Song *
1966 White Horse Inn *
1967 Gipsy Love *
1968 Carousel *
1969 The New Moon
1970 Calamity Jane
1971 Goodnight Vienna
1972 South Pacific
1973 Merrie England
1974 Finian's Rainbow
1975 My Fair Lady
The Pirates of Penzance
1976 Camelot
The Gondoliers
1977 Showboat
The Mikado
1978 Summer Song
HMS Pinafore
1979 Annie Get Your Gun
Iolanthe
1980 Fiddler On The Roof
Princess Ida
1981 Pink Champagne
The Yeomen Of The Guard
1982 Cavalcade of Song
The King And I
Ruddigore
1983 Desert Song
Patience
1984 Paint Your Wagon
The Pirates of Penzance & Trial by Jury
1985 Pajama Game
The Mikado
1986 Oklahoma!
Utopia Ltd
1987 Bless The Bride
King's Rhapsody
1988 Hello, Dolly!
HMS Pinafore with Cox & Box
1989 Guys & Dolls
The Merry Widow
1990 My Fair Lady
The Dancing Years
1991 Carousel
The New Quaker Girl
1992 The Sound Of Music
Orpheus In The Underworld
1993 Calamity Jane
The Gondoliers
1994 Showboat                                                
La Belle Helene
1995 South Pacific
Carmen
1996 Music Man
The Pirates of Penzance (Broadway Version)
1997 Me & My Girl
Die Fledermaus
1998 Singin' In The Rain
Iolanthe
1999 Camelot
Sweeney Todd
2000 Fiddler On The Roof
Sweet Charity
2001 King & I
The Mikado
2002 Crazy For You
YAOS Centenary Celebration
2003 Jesus Christ Superstar
Anything Goes
2004 My Fair Lady
HMS Pinafore
2005 Gigi
Follies
2006 Carousel
Hot Mikado
2007 Hello Dolly
The Pirates of Penzance (Broadway Version)
2008 Oklahoma!
The Merry Widow
2009 High Society
The Gondoliers
   
   

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* Missing Programmes.  We are hoping to include all past productions in this section, but there are still some gaps in our archives.  If you have any of these old programmes at home, we would love to borrow them so that we can include as many of these shows as possible.  Please let us know using the Contact Us page.  We will of course return the programmes to you after we have copied them and pay for the postage.  Thank you.

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