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RAOS

  • The Rossendale Amateur Operatic Society was formed in 1934. It has members of all ages, and produces at least one show annually, taking its material from the entire musical theatre repertoire.
     
  • Recent shows include Hot Mikado

RAYS

  • Rossendale Amateur Youth Section, formed in 1992, is the youth section of the society, with performers age 10-18. RAYS produces one show annually, focusing on material of interest to young people.
     
  • The last RAYS show was Return to the Forbidden Planet.

XRays

  • Created in 2002, XRays is the “young adult” section of the society, with performers age 16-30. XRays produces either a concert or show annually, and focuses on contemporary and rock-based shows, including original work.
     

  • In November 2008, XRays premiered the new musical Deedee and the Vampire.


Rossendale Amateur Operatic Society