Sidcup Operatic Society (SOS) is a musical theatre company that performs shows, including musicals and light operatic works, once or twice a year (in April and November) as well as music hall, concerts and the annual 'Christmas Cocktail' of words and music. Large production shows are performed at the
Bob Hope Theatre,
Wythfield Road,Eltham,London SE9 5TG
Our rehearsals are held at Hurst Community Centre, Hurst Road, Sidcup, Kent. DA5 3LH.
SOS welcomes new members in all capacities - backstage, front-of-house, wardrobe, and singing, acting and dancing. We welcome all potential members to come to a Friday rehearsal, where you will find a warm reception, and to join in with the society.
If you would like to join as a chorus member, or a potential principal we do ask you to audition by singing a song of your choice and, if necessary, sing the vocal line you are most comfortable with from 'Strange Adventure' from the 'Yeoman of the Guard'. This G&S song is often used as an audition piece and is easily available. Usually, however, it is possible to hear from the solo chosen what a singer's voice is like.
We rehearse mainly on Friday evenings for chorus and full company from7.30pm-10 pm, but also have principal rehearsals, once the show is cast, on Wednesdays at Hurst Community Centre. There are usually some Sunday rehearsals for the full company in the lead up to a show and these are held between 1.45 pm and 5.00 pm at the latest. Sunday rehearsals are at the Carlton Centre, Carlton Road, Sidcup, DA14 6AH.