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Melrose Amateur Operatic Society

2002 Productions

Auditions have been held and rehearsals have already begun for our performances of 'Trial by Jury' and 'H.M.S. Pinafore' which will be performed between 18th and 23rd February, 2002 starting at 7.30pm. Ticket prices will be added in due course.

Nancy Muir will act as musical director and Hazel Devlin will produce 'Trial by Jury' assisted by Colin Smith. Hazel and Colin will produce 'H.M.S. Pinafore' while Jim Letham will be musical director.

The principal roles are as follows:

'Trial by Jury' The Judge - Bob Smith The Defendant - Alan Lorimer The Counsel - Harry Kemp The Usher - Ken Frame Foreman of the Jury - John Wilson The Plaintiff - Anne MacFadyen

'H.M.S. Pinafore' Sir Joseph Porter - Grant Lees Captain Corcoran - Paul Wilson Ralph Rackstraw - Philip Henderson Dick Deadeye - Colin Smith Bosun - Bill Watson Bosun's Mate - Ken Frame Josephine - Nancy Muir Buttercup - Fiona McQueen Hebe - Elizabeth Wilson

2001 Production
The Grand Duke
by Gilbert and Sullivan

This year Melrose Operatic Society staged a hugely successful production of Gilbert and Sullivans' The Grand Duke at the Corn Exchange.
Rave reviews were received from all corners, with the company enjoying an end of production party on Saturday evening.

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The company is always on the look out for new faces, particularly tenors and altos and anyone who is willing to take part in this year's rehearsals will be very welcome. It would be appreciated if anyone who is interested would assist backstage with the removal and setting up of scenery etc.

Anyone wishing to become a patron of the society, or involved in singing or stage crew should contact the secretary, Paul Wilson - Tel: 01896 822536.

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