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Join Us
Come and Join Us for The Musical of Musicals
With styles from Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Kander & Ebb, great character parts and lots of dancing opportunities came along and see what it's all about.
Why Join Us?
This show is a dream playground for performers. In this production we are expanding casting beyond the original cast of just four. This will add more power to the chorus numbers to let the music truly sing out, with multiple principles we will have an ever revolving cast to work with so everybody gets their own opportunity to showcase the best of themselves and why we all deserve some time in the spotlight. With just four characters through five totally different musical styles, it’s a masterclass in versatility, comedy, and sheer theatrical fun. Whether you’re a belter, a mover, a patter-song wizard, or a lover of camp, there’s something here for everyone.
If you’ve ever wanted to...
Belt out a Sondheim-style tongue-twister,
Sweep across a stage in a Lloyd Webber power ballad,
Shimmy in a sultry cabaret number,
Or simply make an audience laugh until their sides hurt...
...then this is the show for you!
Our society is a family. We welcome members of all ages and backgrounds, fostering friendships that last a lifetime. You'll find camaraderie both on and off the stage.
We hold a variety of social events during the year such as quizzes, BBQs, Coffee Mornings getting together with members and their family.
From acting and singing to backstage production, our society offers opportunities to develop a wide range of skills. Our experienced team provides guidance and support every step of the way.
How to Join
Joining ferrier Operatic Society is easy! Simply go to our contact page and send us an email. Whether you aspire to be in the spotlight or contribute behind the scenes, we welcome your passion and enthusiasm. Musical knowledge, while useful, is not necessary. Provided you can sing in tune, you're welcome!
Rehearsals
We rehearse from 7:30 to 9:30 on Thursday evenings in Mycenae House, Blackheath SE3 7SE until Christmas and then at Henwick School, Eltham SE9 6NZ until our show.
The last 4 Sundays before our show we hold an afternoon rehearsal 2-6pm, usually in Sidcup.
Contact Us
For more information, send us an email from our Contact page. Folow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses of our rehearsals.
Conclusion
Take the opportunity to be part of something truly special. Join Ferrier Operatic Society and help us create a memorable production of "The Musical of Musicals". Together we'll bring joy, laughter, and inspiration to our community. We can't wait to see you on stage!
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Our committee this year are:
| President |
Eric Seers |
| Chair |
Pat Perks / Lesley Corti |
| Treasurer |
David Fisher |
| Minuting Secretary |
Maureen Swift |
| Member |
Madeline Finch |
| Member |
Madeline Lake |
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Our Constitution and Policies
| Audition Guidelines Oct 2025 (PDF) |
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| Ferrier Child Protection Policy Feb 2011 (PDF) |
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| Ferrier Child Protection Procedures Feb 2011 (PDF) |
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| Ferrier Constitution Aug 2025 (PDF) |
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| Joining Information Oct 2025 (PDF) |
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About Ferrier Operatic Society
The idea of forming our Society originated with Kathleen Dobbs, a freelance singer and singing teacher, frequently engaged by the Royal Opera, Covent Garden. She and John Watson, the Musical Director, formed the society in September 1972 with a clear aim of providing principals and chorus from within its own membership.
The Society was originally formed under the auspices of the Greenwich Adult Education Institute (who suggested the name of Ferrier Light Opera - a local connection) and affiliated to the Greenwich Arts Council.
Within six months the new company performed Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial by Jury and excerpts from other Savoy Operas, and soon established itself in the area with annual productions of operettas, first at the Borough Theatre and then The Trident Theatre in Greenwich and, since 1991, at The Bob Hope Theatre in Eltham.
The Society changed its name to Ferrier Operatic Society and has run independently since the mid-1980s with an annual theatre production in late spring and an autumn concert at various locations in South East London. We have gained a reputation for high quality four-part harmony singing which is reflected in a varied production and concert repertoire which includes: Gilbert and Sullivan, Strauss, Offenbach, Lehar, Schubert, Rogers and Hammerstein, Lloyd-Webber, Flaherty, Schwartz, choral items, traditional and modern ballads, comic songs, and many more.
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