The present Lichfield Operatic Society began in 1942, although as long ago as 1896 a Lichfield Amateur Operatic Society, with a very successful record of productions, existed until 1912 when the loss of a suitable venue brought it to an untimely end.
The first production of the present Society was ‘Merrie England’ in 1943, since when we have performed 98 shows up to December 2003.
On 9th November 1943 the Society joined NODA.
All productions since Autumn 2003 have been performed at the Lichfield Garrick, which opened in July 2003 after two years of building work. Complete with recently refurbished raked seating, this proved to be an excellent alternative venue.
We welcome new members to either perform on stage (singing, dancing and acting) or help backstage during a production. On Monday evenings we rehearse at The Martin Heath Hall, Christ Church Lane, Lichfield from 7.30pm and on Thursday evenings at Rocklands Special School, Purcell Ave, Lichfield WS13 7PH.
