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Member Societies

Showcase wouldn't be Showcase without the people who work both on and off stage putting each year's show together. Almost everyone involved in Showcase puts in their time and energy free of charge, and the results can be seen for themselves every year!

Showcase is currently made up of 7 member societies:

All Saints Musical Productions

All Saints have a new website - www.allsaintsmp.co.uk. Check out the site for details of forthcoming productions and social events.

Rehearsals: Tuesday and Thursday at Eccles Liberal Club, Wellington Road, Eccles
Membership Secretary: Tel: 0161 764 6214

Mossley AODS

Mossley AODS have their own permanent home at the Woodend Mill, Mossley. This comprises 3 rehearsal spaces, a custom workshop, offices and kitchen facilities. Major shows are performed at the George Lawton Hall, also in Mossley. As well as a successful 'adult' society, Woodend Mill is also home to their highly acclaimed Next Generation Youth Theatre.

Mossley's next show is A Chorus Line, which runs at the George Lawton Hall from 21st to 26th April 2008 (tickets: 014578 34696). Mossley are also staging Blood Brothers (the play) in September 2008, West Side Story (subject to license) in December, and the world premier of 'Withchfinder' in April 2009. Rehearsal nights vary, but are normally Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday morning. See www.maods.org for more details, or contact the Secretary, John Buckley, on 01457 870875.

Mossley are delighted to join the showcase family for 2008!.

Prestwich Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society (PADOS)

PADOS meet every week in PADOS House, St Mary’s Road, Prestwich – currently rehearsing our next Musical – ‘Annie’ – which will be on stage at Middleton Civic Theatre, Middleton, Manchester from 20th – 24th May 2008. Booking at 0161- 798 8494. Rehearsing for Showcase – excerpts from ‘Chicago’ - see the members page on our website.
Website: www.pados.co.uk

Romiley Operatic Society

Romiley Operatic society has been a member of the Showcase family for many years, and is proud to be part of the Showcase tradition. We are based in Stockport, and perform our main production in March each year, currently at the Stockport Plaza. We always welcome new members! ROS recently celebrated it's 75th anniversary.

Next main production is "The Pirates Of Penzance (Broadway Version)" in April 2009 (a little later than normal this year) at The Romiley Forum.

Rehearsals – Mondays at St. Paul's Church, Compstall (see a map); also Tuesdays as needed for principals/dancers and Sundays nearer the show.
Membership info: Dennis Carter 01625 582786
Website: www.romileyoperatic.co.uk

Sale and Altrincham Musical Theatre

'SAM Theatre Singing Group’ meets regularly on Wednesdays and performs at a variety of venues. Membership & Singing Group information call 0161 969 6684.
Website: www.samtheatre.co.uk

Salford Musical Theatre Company

Rehearsals are held at Patricroft United Reform Church, Shakespeare Crescent, Eccles. On Wednesdays and Fridays (principals).

Contact Info: Tony Jackson, Chairman -

Web Site: www.smtcompany.co.uk

Whitefield Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society

Whitefield's next musical production, 'Robin, Prince of Sherwood' will be held from the 21-25 October 2008 at Middleton Civic Centre. Tickets are available from 0161-766 6674.

Musical rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays at Besses o'th' Barn United Reformed Church, Whitefield.

Membership Secretary: Vivien Taylor - 0161-796 6480

Website: www.waods.co.uk

 

 

Previous member societies

North Manchester AODS

Home base is the Simpson Memorial Hall, Moston Lane Manchester, and rehearsal nights are every Friday at the Simpson from 7.30pm.

South Trafford Operatic Society

South Trafford Operatic Society have been a long standing member of the showcase familly, but sadly are no longer performing.

Urmston Musical Theatre

Secretary. Pam Walton Tel: 01925 754552
Website: www.urmstonmusicaltheatre.org.uk