Welcome to SAOS, and if you would like to join our happy group you’re half way there! Whether you would like to sing, work behind the scenes or buy tickets, we have all the information right here.

To break down some common misconceptions - there is nothing exceptional about the people who join our Society. We are all ordinary people who get satisfaction out of doing the things we love. Some of us have great fun learning and singing our favourite music week by week. Others enjoy seeking out the right costumes or choosing the sets, finding the props or making the tea - there are a myriad of jobs to get involved in. Whilst doing so we’re having a great time and making friends - or is it simply drumming up a thirst to go to the local after rehearsal?

Admittedly there is more to it than that, we do have an extremely professional attitude and are very proud of our illustrious productions.

We present two major shows at the Alban Arena or Sandpit Theatre each year and we provide our members, as well as our audiences, with all sorts of different productions to enjoy. In recent years we have performed The Wizard of Oz, Carousel, Half a Sixpence and The Mikado. This spring we were back on stage with the dance extravaganza Anything Goes. In November we will perform the powerful Man of La Mancha.

With team effort, whether its a modern musical, G&S, opera or operetta, we always rise to the occasion and attract superb principals, who like the rest of us, just perform for love.

So what’s stopping you? You have nothing to lose and everything to gain - just drop our Membership Secretary, Jeanne Cavill, a line via our website - the rest of your life could start here!