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Central Operatic Society is an amateur theatre company based in Derby, England. It is affiliated to (Central United Reformed Church ), the National Operatic and Dramatic Association and (Derby New Theatre Association ). ==History== The society was founded in Derby in 1932 when members of Normanton Road Congregational Church decided to present an opera entitled "Cupid and The Ogre" to raise money for church funds. The first performance took place on 11 January 1933. It was so successful that an Operatic Section was formed to perform a show on an annual basis. Following the 1939 production of Gretchen, World War II called a halt to things and the Society did not resume until 1953 leading to the staging of Highwayman Love in 1954. The society thrived and shows became so successful that it was clear larger, more accessible venues for performances must be found. This necessity led to a move to Derby Guildhall in 1973 for the production of Viva Mexico In 1980, following the amalgamation of three churches, the society was renamed Central Operatic Society, the name that remains to the present day. Success continued, leading to a further change of venue for the main annual production. In 1997 Funny Girl was performed in the auditorium of (Landau Forte College ), Derby. Following the great success of the 2013 production, Little Shop of Horrors, restrictions imposed by the college meant that another change of venue was needed, this time to (The Robert Ludlam Theatre ) at St Benedicts School, Derby. In order to strengthen its financial security the society expanded its range of productions to include concerts, murder mysteries and one act plays, some of which have been written by members themselves. These are performed ''in addition'' to the annual major musical which is still staged in March each year. The society has raised many thousands of pounds over the years for the Church to use for its own charitable purposes. Membership is not restricted to church members and the entire company enjoy many functions alongside the Church throughout the year. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Central Operatic Society」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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