Little Shop of Horrors Photos
We were, once again, thrilled to have Andy Jones from Shooting Pixels come down to grab some amazing photos of our current production, Little Shop of Horrors.
We were, once again, thrilled to have Andy Jones from Shooting Pixels come down to grab some amazing photos of our current production, Little Shop of Horrors.
Over the years we have taken lots of photos to remember shows and we have now collated over 12,000 photos from over 110 shows into our online Photo Gallery for everyone to see. We intend to continue to add new photos from shows as they happen.
The Photo Gallery is available from the top menu on our website. We hope you enjoy taking a trip down memory lane!
There are photos all the way back to the 90’s and, since 2007, we have been lucky enough to have Andy Jones from Shooting Pixels take professional photos of our shows for us (and he does this completely free!). We are incredibly grateful to have such a talented photographer give up his time. Thanks Andy.
If you have any photos from previous shows that aren’t listed here, please do get in touch using the Contact Us section of the website… we’d love to add more photos to help archive the past.
| Event | Location | Date/Time | Contact | Notes |
| Acoustic Music Club | M | Sat 15th Jan, 7.30pm | acousticclub@w-a-a.co.uk | |
| “Treasure Island” – our 2022 pantomime | W | Tues 25th – Sun 30th January | panto@w-a-a.co.uk |
| Event | Location | Date/Time | Contact | Notes |
| Acoustic Music Club | M | Sat 17th Feb, 7.30pm | acousticclub@w-a-a.co.uk | |
| Event | Location | Date/Time | Contact | Notes |
| “Top Team Quiz” – our annual quiz evening | A | Sat 12th March, 7pm | Simon Spalding | |
| Acoustic Music Club | M | Sat 19th March, 7.30pm | acousticclub@w-a-a.co.uk | |
| Event | Location | Date/Time | Contact | Notes |
| “ENG-ER-LAND” – Hannah Kumari. Take Art! | A | Sat 2nd April, 7pm | events@w-a-a.co.uk | https://thisweeklondon.com/article/hannah-kumari-eng-er-land/ |
| Acoustic Music Club | M | Sat 16th March, 7.30pm | acousticclub@w-a-a.co.uk | |
| Our House – The Musical | W | Wed 27th – Sat 30th April | opsoc@w-a-a.co.uk |
Locations:
A= Arts Centre, main hall
M = Arts Centre, multi-function room
W = Wellesley, Theatre
Following some fantastic auditions in December, the creative team and I are very pleased to announce the cast list of Our House, due to be staged in April at the Wellesley Theatre. This cast made up of new and some familiar WAA members, will deliver a fantastic show for the audiences of Wellington and beyond. Our rehearsals start in earnest in February and we will keep you up to date with our progress, as we go via this blog!
Rob Spurway
Director
CAST LIST
JOE CASEY – Jack Glanville
SARAH – Bonnie Thompson
JOE’S DAD – Steve Vellam
KATH CASEY – Stephanie Colman
LEWIS – Theo Smalldon
EMMO – Michael Cole
BILLIE – Nicole Heritage
ANGIE – Kiera Chard
REECEY – Gethin Pye
MR PRESSMAN – Matt Dearsley
CALLUM – Kirk Shepherd
JULIE – Madison Bouchta
DANCERS
Lily-Rain Fuller
Jodie Lewis
Megan Leslie
Maddie David
Madison Bouchta
ENSEMBLE DANCERS
Mischa Veysey Milton
Casey Clements
Martha Vile
Evie Warwick
Emily Sellick
Harry Taylor
Madi Smith
ENSEMBLE
Mary Lewis
Bridgette Sells
Katy Knowles
Shane Mace
Charlie Webb
Lynne Adams
Nancy Powell-Brace
Penny Bradnum
Lona Jones
Lesley Darlow
Amy Eveleigh
OFF STAGE SINGERS
Jeremy Secrett
Jenny Rowe
Agnieszka Adamska
Sue Gitsham
Georgina Legg
It is not too late to get involved with this fabulous show! The auditions are THIS SUNDAY! (12th December)
Please see below the time slots for the characters. If you would like to audition, we must receive an audition form.
Here is the link to the youtube version on the west end. We’re not doing exactly the same script, but it’s pretty similar so it will give you a good idea.
Here is the link to all the audition pieces along with the rehearsal schedule and character descriptions and FAQs sheet.
Here is the link to the audition form.
The times for the auditions are as follows:
JOE, EMMO, LEWIS – 10:00am – 11:30am
SARAH, BILLIE, ANGIE – 11:30am – 13:00pm
KATH, DAD – 14:00pm – 15:00pm
REECEY, CALLUM, PRESSMAN, JULIE – 14:30pm – 15:30pm
DANCERS – 15:30pm – 16:30pm
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Cazz Redstone
Production Coordinator
Wellington Operatic Society
ourhouse@w-a-a.co.uk
We, the creative team, have had such a great reception from everyone about this show so far. Since this process began there have been numerous production meetings, the launch night and our first workshop; We are just getting ready for our second. The team are really loving the buzz from this show already! Here are just three reasons why:
1 – New members have joined us because they’ve done OUR HOUSE before and loved it so much they want to do it again!
2 – People who came to the launch night to support someone else, had so much fun they signed up themselves!
3 – The singing under the direction of our MD Joe is sounding awesome!
Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of this show. Auditions are on the 12th of December for more information email ourhouse@w-a-a.co.uk.
Audition Form Here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZgRTXYYEUN
Audition Pieces Here: https://www.dropbox.com/…/AACx7IXEMPVR1csexrfpF2ufa…
Rob Spurway
Artistic Director
Wellington Operatic Society
| Event | Location | Date/Time | Contact | Notes |
| “A Walk Down With Shaftesbury Avenue” | A | Tues 16th – Sat 20th Nov (7.30pm Daily + Matinee 20th 2.30pm) | opsoc@w-a-a.co.uk | Buy Tickets: In person at Odettes Tearoom, Wellington High Street Telephone 01823 240063 Online at ticketsource.co.uk/wellingtonartscentre |
| Our House – Launch Night | A | Mon 22nd Nov, 7.30pm | ourhouse@w-a-a.co.uk | |
| Our House – Workshop 1 | A | Mon 29th Nov, 7.30pm | ourhouse@w-a-a.co.uk |
| Event | Location | Date/Time | Contact | Notes |
| Our House – Workshop 2 | A | Thurs 2nd Dec, 7.30pm | ourhouse@w-a-a.co.uk | |
| Christmas Cabaret | A | Sat 4th Dec, 7.30pm | genesis@w-a-a.co.uk | |
| Being Berlin – charity show | A | Sat 11th Dec, 2.30pm & 7.30pm | John W (01823 667112) | |
| Our House Auditions | A | Sun 12th Dec, 09.00 onwards | ourhouse@w-a-a.co.uk | |
| Acoustic Music Club | M | Sat 18th Dec, 7.30pm | acousticclub@w-a-a.co.uk | |
| WAA Christmas Evening | A | Sun 19th Dec, 7.30pm | critics@w-a-a.co.uk |
Locations:
A= Arts Centre, main hall
M = Arts Centre, multi-function room
We have some dates for your diaries. Firstly, our Launch Night! It will be an informal evening where you will get to hear Rob, our Director’s artistic vision and Joe, our MD will play some of the brilliant Madness songs from the show. Beth the Choreographer will be on hand to chat about her dances and of course, the bar will be open and you will be made very welcome!
We also have 2 workshops where we will be going through the audition songs, characterisations and Beth will teach you the dances you need to know for the auditions. You don’t have to attend both workshops, but if you want to, you’re more than welcome! All of these events will take place the Arts Centre, Wellington.
DIARY DATES
LAUNCH NIGHT: Monday 22nd November
WORKSHOP #1: Monday 29th November
WORKSHOP #2: Thursday 2nd December
AUDITIONS: Sunday 12th December
Follow this link to find the character descriptions, audition pieces, a rehearsal schedule, a FAQ sheet and also, the very important Audition Form to complete ASAP! The audition form can be found by clicking the button below.
We think we’ve covered everything you need to know in the FAQs but if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Cazz Redstone
Production Coordinator
OUR HOUSE 2022
Wellington Operatic Society
Firstly, we have some important news…. our show dates have changed slightly to
Wednesday 27th– Saturday 30thApril 2022
(with a Matinee on Saturday)
This is because we perform our shows at our fantastic Wellesley Theatre. Most of the year, the building is used as a cinema by Merlin Cinemas, until we transform it into a theatre to perform in. In May 2022, Merlin Cinemas have secured a Disney film on it’s release date (look out for details in the press nearer the time) so we thought this was exciting and have moved our show week dates a week earlier!
So here’s the buzz… during lockdown we were fortunate to be able to completely refurbish the Arts Centre! It’s nearly completed and the association have the wheels in motion to get going with all of our shows – in our brand new, swanky rehearsal space!! Excited is an understatement!
The first events for OUR HOUSE, are the workshops and auditions in December, followed by a social night / admin night in January, before we hit the road running with rehearsals in February. More details soon!
However, we know what you really want to know is; “Who are the characters and what can I audition for?”
So… we have attached a character description list and a synopsis of the show.
If you follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bap8r-UZgE it takes you to the West End version on YouTube. Whilst the version we’re doing isn’t exactly the same, it’s pretty close. Have a watch – it’s great for research!
The Production Team
Cazz Redstone (Production Coordinator)
Rob Spurway (Director)
Joe Beckhelling (Musical Director)
Beth Swan (Choreographer)
| Event | Location | Date/Time | Contact | Notes |
| AGMs: WAA, Critics Club + Genesis EGM | A | Tues 7th Sept 19.00 | secretary@w-a-a.co.uk | Open to the public but must be WAA members to vote/stand for committee positions |
| “Last night of the Proms” | M | Sat 11th Sept 18.00 | rob.spurway@w-a-a.co.uk | Members-only |
| Acoustic Music club | M | Sat 18th Sept 19.30 | acousticclub@w-a-a.co.uk | |
| Opsoc in the park | Park | Sun 26th Sept | opsoc@w-a-a.co.uk |
| Event | Location | Date/Time | Contact | Notes |
| “The Elements – Songs of Fire Earth and Water” – John Walker Band. | A | 2nd Oct evening & 3rd Oct matinee | John W (01823 667112) | There will be a bucket collection for Wellington Hospital League of Friends. |
| Acoustic Music club | M | Sat 16th October 19.30 | acousticclub@w-a-a.co.uk |
Locations:
A= Arts Centre, main hall
M = Arts Centre, multi-function room
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