West End Festival 2009
'Les Orphettes - let us entertain you...'
The Orpheus Abroad concert party have been out on the road again. More details...
Honor Shelley, Frances Taylor and Judith Barron
The Orpheus Club is the longest established amateur musical society in Great Britain, and probably the world, to have performed an annual stage production, WITHOUT A SINGLE BREAK, since The Club was founded in the south side of the City of Glasgow, Scotland, on 3rd October 1892. The club performs major musical productions to the highest artistic standards, employing professional stage directors, musical directors, choreographers, make-up artists, wardrobe assistants, and musicians.
The Orpheus Club has undoubtedly made its name in the presentation of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas; its very first production was TRIAL BY JURY in April 1893, and The Orpheus Club's reputation has been achieved and maintained through the exceptional artistic tradition which it has acquired in its authentic interpretation of the Savoy Operas.
The Orpheus Club is an amateur society, and anyone over the age of 16 years is very welcome to audition for membership - please contact The Secretary to audition; the current membership subscription is 40 pounds per year per member, and 20 pounds per year per member for students and unemployed. Members of The Orpheus Club are expected to sell as many tickets as possible for all the shows and concerts in which they appear.