Arts Charities That specialise in Opera

Producing musicals and concerts

IODS Theatre Company CIO is a community musical theatre group. It is the incorporated version of Ipswich Operatic and Dramatic Society, a charity that has a long history of high quality theatre productions.

The Society organises presentations and demonstrations by leading figures and performers in the fields of opera and ballet.The Society offers Bursaries to students whose talents would be nurtured by attending full and part time courses relevant to professional careers in the arts of ballet and opera.

THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY ARE TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE DRAMATIC, OPERATIC AND MUSICAL ARTS, AND TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION AND TASTE IN SUCH ARTS.

Musical & operatic performances

To provide education,training and experience to young people through the medium of opera performance

To provide a positive change in perception of and engagement with music and performing arts and improve well-being through music.With Concerts/Operas/School Workshops/Online and Offline Musical Events

Production and perfomance of musical theatre for ages 8-80

Performance of musical works for cultural enhancement of community

We perform 3 concerts a year in Urmston, repeated in neighbouring areas. Repertoire covers anything from popular classics to classical choral works (oratorio, mass, opera, etc), and in 2016 we performed a new work composed by our accompanist, specially commissioned for our 75th anniversary. In addition, we perform one-off concerts to raise money for charity at various venues around the area.

To educate the public generally in the works the work of Gilbert and Sullivan, known as the Savoy operas. This is achieved by the performance of concerts, full productions and other activities.To advance the public appreciation of dramatic, musical and operatic arts of a high standard, and carry out other charitable activities as the charity sees fit.

Opera production for 4 performances during April. Autumn concert for 3 performances during October. "Lollipops" concerts - 3 or 4 during the year. Carol singing for charity collection in December. Opera Festival organised when funding allows.

The objects of the Society are to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, promote principally the works of Gilbert and Sullivan and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts. To assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the committee shall from time to time determine; and in furtherance of this, but not otherwise.

To provide funds for charitable purposes with preference being given to:- 1. The raising of artistic taste of the public, whether in relation to music, drama, opera, painting, sculpture or other fine arts; 2. The promotion of education in the fine arts, academic education or Christian religion; 3. The provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation.

(a) education of the public to increase their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of any matters of historic,artistic, architectural, aesthetic or scientific interest(b) the promotion of the study and appreciation of ecology and conservation(c) the promotion of the international conservation of natural resources(d) the relief of poverty(e) the promotion of classical music and opera

TO PERFORM THE WORKS OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN IN LOCAL THEATRES FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE SOCIETY NOW HAS PERFORMANCES 'SIGNED' FOR THE BENIFIT OF THE 'DEAF'. THE SOCIETY IS OPEN TO ALL, THE CURRENT AGE RANGE IS FROM 17 YEARS TO 80 YEARS. DISABILITY IS NO PROBLEM, THE LAST PERFORMANCE HAD ONE 'ON STAGE' IN A WHEELCHAIR'. THE NEXT PERFORMANCE HAS ONE ACTOR WITH M.S.

Puts on an annual light operatic production and occasional other concerts, primarily of works by Gilbert & Sullivan

Theatrical performances, various fund-raising and charity activities

Performances of opera and opera-related concerts, as well as workshops and other opera-related events.

To advance public education in Redbridge, and the surrounding area, in the arts of Music,and Drama, particularly among the Youth of the area.To, or for,the benefit of such other charitable purposes in Redbridge and elsewhere, as the Socity, through its committee may decide from time to time.

The Opera Makers produce immersive and bold adaptations of classical operas as well as new works, masterclasses, concerts and online opera content working with both emerging and established artists to promote opera to the broadest community as well as providing support and training to those at the start of their careers.

Kennet Opera is an amateur organisation which provides a vehicle through which members of the local community, of all ages, can experience all aspects involved in the staging and performing of classical opera, whilst helping to develop and support up-and-coming young professionals. We perform one staged opera per year in English with the aim of making opera accessible to a wider audience.

We organise an annual festival which usually includes a children's opera (designed, performed and presented by children assisted by professional musicians and soloists), an opera/opera extracts performed by a mixture of professional and amateur artists, two jazz concerts (one professional, one amateur) and, sometimes, a lecture on a music-related subject. The festival is usually held in May.

Encourage all amateur musicians, particularly youth. Create a welcoming environment, striving for individual and collective music improvement. Improve and maintain links with the local community and local bodies, through production of a concert programme. To advance the education of the public in the understanding and appreciation of the arts, in particular opera, theatre and music.