The Ayrshire Philharmonic Opera Society is an amateur opera and
theatre group based in Ayr,
Scotland and was established in 1933. Initially, the company
specialised in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas but, more recently,
has performed musicals such as Carousel and
Oklahoma! Since 1934, the company has produced
some sixty-nine shows, the latest of which was Musical
Stages in November 2008.
Latest News
The company is beginning rehearsals for Meredith Willson's
Music Man
on the 23rd April 2009 at Heathfield School,
Heathfield Road, Ayr. We are delighted to have secured the services
of Linda Ormiston for our 75th Anniversary
production. Linda will be working in partnership with Andrew
Nicol who has been our Musical Director since since 2003.
The show will be staged at Ayr
Town Hall from 16th to 21st November 2009.
On Thursday 30th April A.P.O.S. were delighted to welcome as
four new members, two ladies and two gentlemen, who, judging by
their successful audition pieces, will be an excellent asset.
If you had hoped to audition but are concerned that you have missed
the date do not hesitate to contact secretary Isobel on (01292)
287583 and we will schedule another appropriate time for you.
This year's show promises to be a lot of fun judging by the lively
nature of rehearsals and the really interesting and catchy music.
Homecoming
Our latest show, Musical Stages,
was performed at Ayr Gaiety in November 2008 and was very well
received. Many of our members, who would normally have had a well
earned break over the festive period, worked hard on the "2009
Homecoming" production, 'I, Robert Burns' which
was performed at Ayr Gaiety Theatre, Ayr on the 24th and 25th
January 2009.
We are Winners!
We were delighted to receive the NODA Scotland Trophy
for our 2007 programme for Pirates of Penzance.
Get in Touch!
Please feel free to browse the website to find out more about
the society. We are always delighted to hear from people who may
be interested in joining. If you would like to find out more then
please call Isobel on (01292) 287583.
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