Light Opera Society

We are the Light Opera Society and have a long, established history, having performed light operas and operettas since 1972.

Each year, LOpSoc presents two shows: these are often operettas written by Gilbert and Sullivan, or other musical works.The former of these is performed for a second time at the International G&S Festival in Harrogate every August.These British theatre classics are always comedic, extravaganzas. Anybody who wants to get involved, be in on stage or off, in either of our shows is very welcome! Anybody who wants to get involved in one or both of our shows is very welcome.

Our chorus is non-auditioned and we rehearse at 7pm every Tuesday, usually in Building 34/4013 (the large room on the right at the top of the staircase). Our members join from all different courses of the university and come from all different backgrounds, which provides the society with a wide variety of personalities along with a great range of talents.

Auditions for principal parts in the first show are usually held at the beginning of the academic year; for the second show, these auditions are usually held in December. We are a very laid-back society: we thoroughly enjoy what we do and we have great fun in the process.

So why not come along and try something new? Anyone and everyone is welcome to sign up, join our society and get on-stage! For more information, please find us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/groups/2205079779/) or visit our website (www.lopsoc.co.uk).

If you would like to get to know us, please feel free to join our Facebook group and, to find out more about our history, why not drop in on our wiki page, which documents over 40 years of shows and members (http://www.lopsoc.org.uk/wiki/Main_Page)..

About Light Opera Society

Next up is our Spring Show, 'Princess Ida', in The Annex from the 20th-23rd of February 2019. A tale of a Viking princess and the Saxon prince to whom she is betrothed, 'Princess Ida' is an inspiring and hilarious show about the reluctant 'friendship' between two kingdoms, duty, independence, ambition and, above all, love. We'd love to have the honour of entertaining you during one of the nights we perform! Tickets can be reserved at: lopsoc.susu.org/tickets

Our Summer Show this year will be a Double Feature of 'Trial By Jury' and 'The Zoo', for which the chorus will open after 'Princess Ida' finishes in late February - we'd love to have you join us!

See you there!

Membership Fee Information

These are the current membership fees offered by Light Opera Society, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.

Name	Cost	Valid Period	Details	Join
Year Membership	£10	01/10/2018 - 30/09/2019	A member is entitled to perform in any LOpSoc production held throughout the acedemic year, as well as vote for which shows we should produce. The fee goes toward funding the shows that we perform.	Buy Now