STRATHFIELD MUSICAL SOCIETY

Strathfield Musical Society (formerly Strathfield Light Opera Company) was founded by Robert Broadley in 1968. Its first show was 'Land of Smiles'. In 1988, Robert handed the Society over to its members and we became Strathfield Musical Society (SMS). SMS receives no financial assistance or sponsorship from outside sources (although we are very receptive to the idea)! Our only source of income is through Show Fees (yes we actually PAY to go on stage), fund-raisers through social events and most importantly, ticket sales. Of course, not all assistance has to be financial. We gratefully acknowledge and thank all those who support us by donating their time and talents to our endeavours. Strathfield Musical Society has been bringing quality entertainment to audiences in the Strathfield area for more than thirty years. But what you may not realise is that you could become involved too!

The Society offers its members the opportunity to learn about and experience the thrill of performing. For those who do not wish to do that however, the Society also needs committed people interested in stage management/crewing, set design/construction, front of house sales, marketing, wardrobe, production design, musicians and a range of administrative tasks that go with an organisation such as this.

Most importantly though, we are a family. Over the years, members have formed very close ties and associations and it is the experience of anyone who joins that they very soon find they are an integral part of a close knit group.

If you would like more information about the Society, please call Garnet and Mary at our Booking Office on 02 9797 6658.

The Society's website can be viewed at www.strathfieldmusicalsociety.com.au

Previous Productions:

Our first production of 2005 was
"A Grand Night for Singing"
Music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II

This is being presented again by special request on Febraury 18th for one night only at Club Five Dock, to raise funds for the Westmead Children's Hospital - for details, please contact Club Five Dock

Our second production for 2005 was "Into The Woods".

The first show for 2006 will be Sweeney Todd

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler

This musical explores the legend of the fabled Deomn Barber of Fleet Street; the barber sets out to seek revenge on the judge who wrongly had him convicted and transported, so that he could carry out his designs on the barber's beautiful wife. One thing leads to another and as the barber dispatches his victims one by one, they end up as fillings in the "best pies in London"..... despite the greusome plot, this is a much loved and popular musical with plenty of light-hearted moments - and let's face it, people love their TV crime shows, don't they??

Performances - 19, 20, 21, 26 & 27 May - for details, please contact our Booking Office on 9797 6658

Cast

SWEENEY TODD Rehearsals

Rehearsals will be starting Monday 6th February at the Latvian Theatre, starting from 8pm.

If anyone is interested is joining the ensemble please contact Cathy Boyle on (02) 9534 3478