Come and join us for Utopia, Limited in February 2026, either as a principal, a chorus member or helping behind the scenes. Utopia, is Gilbert & Sullivan’s penultimate collaboration and is not often performed. But is very colourful with some of Sullivan’s finest music together with Gilbert’s usual sparkling wit.
The production will be fully staged and costumed and accompanied by a large (22+) professional orchestra.
Rehearsals start in September 2025. New members are always very welcome. Previous experience is not necessary – it is enthusiasm that counts! The first point of contact is our Chairman, Lee Power.
He can be contacted by email at: chairman@godalmingoperatic.org
Chorus Members:
There are no formal auditions for the chorus and no requirement to sight-read (many of our members do not)! Chorus roles requiring movement or dancing may be subject to assessment. Come along to our first couple of music rehearsals (starting on Monday September 8th) to meet us.
Potential Principals:
Auditions are held for solo parts. Auditions are now open to non-members – although anyone who is given a part will have to become a member! Audition pieces are available in advance from our Secretary secretary@godalmingoperatic.org Auditions for Utopia will be held on Sunday September 28th, and applications must be made to our Secretary at least seven days prior to this. It is recommended that any potential principals attend our music rehearsals which start on September 8th.
Non-Performing:
Anyone interested in working back stage, front of house, costumes, make-up etc, please contact our Chairman in the first instance. We will be delighted to hear from you!
Under 16s:
We cast people of all ages in our shows and encourage young people to apply to join the Society. However, not all our productions will suit those under 16. Any under 16s who do perform with us will be chaperoned during performances.
Rehearsals:
Our rehearsal evenings for chorus members are Mondays from 7.45pm to 10pm up to Christmas then
Monday and Thursday evening up to the show in February, with one or two additional rehearsals on Sunday afternoons. Principals rehearse on Thursday evenings (and Mondays when required). Rehearsals are held at Moss Lane School, Godalming. Click here for map.
Our Social Side
We are a very sociable Society with lots of members having been in the society for many years. We have a dedicated Social Committee who are solely focussed on GOS social events, including our Summer Walks which take place in July and August to replace the singing rehearsals on our regular Monday evenings.
Members of the cast taking a break and having a friendly natter during the interval of Iolanthe in the Leatherhead Green Room.
