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Member:
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Oswestry
Musical Theatre Company |
Type of
Organisation:
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Amateur
Musical Theatre Company, Registered Charity
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Brief History:
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The
history of Oswestry Musical Theatre Company dates back to the
1920's and 1930's when and Operatic Society flourished in
Oswestry, performing at the King's Theatre, New Street, and at
the Victoria Rooms, Roft Street.
In the spring of 1962, a suggestion was made in the local
newspaper, the Border Counties Advertiser, that the Society
should be revived, and in March 1963 the Oswestry and District
Amateur Operatic Society was re-born. Rehearsals commenced in
April 1963 and HMS Pinafore was presented to an enthusiastic
audience in January 1964.
One of the main changes made in recent years is our new name.
Committee members felt that the term "operatic" gave the wrong
impression to any potential audience. Members were asked for
suggestions and Oswestry Musical Theatre Company was chosen as
more accurately reflecting the type of shows we are performing
now - such as Calamity Jane, Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, South
Pacific, Carousel and Oliver!.
However, we will never forget our background, and all the people
who worked so hard in the past to make the Company what it is
today. Music has always been at the very heart of the Company
and our escalating success at pulling in the audiences year upon
year guarantees that we will still be performing shows for many
years to come!
Although an amateur group the OMTC has built up a positive
reputation for its profession approach and its dedication to
providing first class entertainment to Oswestry, North West
Shropshire and the bordering area of Wales.. It is the main
producer of musical productions in this part of Shropshire and
one in which we are intensely proud. People fond of modern
musicals will travel considerable distances to experience one
of our shows. With the tiered seating in our venue at the
Marches School in Oswestry we now play to capacity audiences
most nights. Over 1,000 people now attend the performances
which are played over five nights, from Tuesday to Saturday.
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Recent
Activities:
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O.M.T.C. usually perform two shows a year in Spring and Autumn
the most recent being 'Oliver' October 2006 |
Becoming a
Member:
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New
Members are always welcome for details please see
http://www.omtc.info/32101.html
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Contact
Details:
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On
Website
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Web Site:
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www.omtc.info |
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up to date O.D.A.A. can
not take responsibility for the accuracy of
information displayed on this page |
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