Arts Charities That specialise in Opera

entertain public with music and drama productions

The study and performance of operatic works, musicals and musical comedies.To cultivate the arts of opera and musical comedy, and to improve and educate the public taste in those arts.To raise funds and invite and receive contributions from any person, or persons whatsoever by way of subscriptions, donations and otherwise.Support other local charities and arts related organisations.

To educate the public in the operatic, dramatic and musical arts, in the pursuit of which two and sometimes three shows are produced each year for performance in public.

Opera South East is a company based in Hastings, specialising in the performance of fully staged and costumed opera productions with orchestra. The company is administered by local enthusiasts and employs professional staff and singers to complement and direct its membership. In addition the company offers a year round programme of opera concerts in various venues in Kent and East Sussex.

To give members the opportunity to participate in the many facets of musical theatre and to present these productions for public entertainment.

The object of the Society is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, and in particular the Savoy operas, 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.

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.

Curtain Up Productions put on musicals, plays, pantomimes, murder mysteries and concerts which we make as accessible to all members of the public as possible.We are a friendly group and welcome new members from all walks of life.Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays in Rowlands Castle.

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.

To educate group members and the general public by developing an appreciation of the musical and theatrical Arts through excellence in performance; and to contribute to charitable purposes and institutions as the society members deem necessary and appropriate

Seaford Musical Theatre is a musical theatre company who perform in their own premises at the Barn Theatre, Seaford. Three shows a year are produced for the local community and the theatre is also available for hire to other organisations.

Performance of musical works for cultural enhancement of community

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.

Active Groups for:-Art Appreciation, Ballet, Craft, Discussion, Garden Visits, Geology, Golf,Live Arts,Knit & Natter, Local History, Music Appreciation, Novel Readers, Opera Forum, Playreaders, Poetry, Practical Art, Pub Lunches (Tues/Fri), Ramblers, Shakespeare, Singing, Skittles, Singles Sunday Lunch,, Sunday Lunches for Singles, Theatre Visits

TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS. TO PROMOTE PLAYS, DRAMAS, COMEDIES, OPERETTAS AND OTHER WORKS OF EDUCATIVE VALUE AND TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION IN THE SAID ARTS. TO RAISE FUNDS, RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS BUT NOT BY WAY OF ANY TRADING ACTIVITIES. TO ASSIST & FURTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

Theatrical performances, various fund-raising and charity activities

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.

Amateur operatic and dramatic society

Promotion of musical theatre singing, drama, and dance in the local community, and the performance of affordable music, drama and dance for the local community.

Based at the Owen Street Community Arts Centre, Owen Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire. Atherstone Dramatic Society perform many varied productions for the surrounding community.

Amateur Operatic Society

Opera Integra provides performing experience to amateur and aspiring professional singers. It caters for those who want the challenges of operatic roles and for those who enjoy the challenge of opera choruses. Performances are staged and normally sung in English to facilitate the enjoyment of opera by the general public. Concerts of operatic excerpts in the original language are also arranged.

The objects of the charity are to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to futher development of, public appreciation and taste in them.

The object of the Opera Group is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of the public appreciation and taste in the said arts, to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the committee from time to time shall determine.

Approximately 55 members of ages between 16 & 80 yrs make up Stourport Choral. The choir performs concerts in a wide range of musical styles from light to serious opera, classical to modern choral & including music from popular shows. This friendly group's commitment is to provide live quality entertainment in a socially active atmosphere. We rehearse each Wed at 7.30pm, at Areley Kings Hall