Our Autumn 2009 show is

Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

By Stephen Sondheim

Sweeney Todd is widely considered to be Sondheim’s best musical bringing a very strong storyline together with a sweeping score that underpins the Victorian melodrama. A darkly rich work with comedic elements highlighting the story’s Dickensian sense of social injustice and elevating the characters above their crude origins. Music and libretto combine in a plot of great emotional intensity.

Yes, it is certainly different and a show not to be missed!

Direction is in the hands of Phil Garner, a respected and highly imaginative leader who has worked successfully with AOS in the past on award winning productions. Chris Payne will be Musical Director and we are assured a sensitive, exciting and challenging interpretation from his experienced baton.

Sondheim’s musical is a much richer work than the play on the same theme and more successfully dramatised. The recent film version had its exciting moments but the musical on stage leaves it in the shade. You haven’t experienced ‘Sweeney’ until you have seen the musical live on stage.

Tuesday 27th October – Saturday 31st October 2009
nightly at 7.30pm
Amey Theatre, Abingdon, OX14 1DE

Open Evening – Talk-in for Sweeney Todd

Join us on Tuesday 14th April in Trinity Church Hall, Conduit Road, Abingdon at 7.30pm when the show will be introduced by the Director and Musical Director. Details of rehearsals and auditions will be available. Potential new members especially welcome – no obligation. Come and join in a fun evening with old friends and maybe make some new ones.

Want to get involved?

We are always very pleased to welcome new members to our society. Full performing membership is by audition, which are held twice a year. The next audition will be in November. If you wish to audition to join the Society please email us for further details.

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Want to get involved but don't want to tread the boards?

We have a very friendly team of backstage workers, but are always looking for enthusiastic people to help build and paint the set, work as stage crew, work with costumes, hair or make up. We are particularly looking for people interested / with experience in sound and lighting. Email us if you would like more information about AOS, and how you can get involved.

 

Oklahoma!

This is what our audience thought of our last show:

"I have just arrived home after watching the Friday Evening performance of OKLAHOMA.  Fabulous. What  a wonderful show. I couldn't have seen better if I'd gone to a theatre in the West End."

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