Welcome to The Savoy Singers
An award winning Amateur Operatic Society based in Camberley
The Savoy Singers is an Amateur Operatic group based in Camberley with a long history of performing exciting and charismatic Gilbert & Sullivan performances at Camberley Theatre. We are a leading and long established amateur operatic society which prides itself on the excellence and professionalism of our productions. We are a friendly group who enjoy the challenges and rewards of performing two shows a year to the highest of standards.
Our two annual shows take place in March and October and combine musical quality with innovative production. Typically our March show is a Gilbert & Sullivan Operetta and our October show is a musical revue or modern musical. We are a NODA award winning society and rehearse on Wednesday evenings at Heatherside Community Centre throughout the year.
Our Next Production
She Loves Me,
by Jerry Bock & Sheldon Harnick
Stage Director - Bridget Biggar
Musical Director - Simon Lindley
Wed 12 - Sat 15 March 2025
Camberley Theatre
7.30pm (2.30pm Saturday Matinee)
She Loves Me is a euphoric romantic comedy with a soaring score!
Amalia and Georg work together at a modest parfurmerie, and have disliked each other from the very beginning. He thinks she’s stuck up, and she thinks he’s arrogant and mean. But each rapturously writes to a lonely hearts pen pal when the work day is done, and it doesn’t take long for the audience to see that they’re in love without realising it!
Inevitably through some of the most iconic songs - "Vanilla Ice Cream", "She Loves Me", "Will He Like Me?" - Georg and Amalia discover the truth as well, and rejoice in their love for each other at the story’s sweet and musically delightful conclusion. She Loves Me is a celebration of how romance can blossom from the most unlikely of beginnings.
Come and join the cast and be part of this wonderful production - think of the films 'Shop Around the Corner' or 'You've Got Mail' - set in a 1950's parfumerie!
Plans for rehearsals and audition dates at Heatherside Community Centre (GU15 1BB, 8-10pm) can be found below:-
October
- Thurs 24 - Music rehearsal
- Wed 30 - Watch Party - Watch the HD Broadway production of She Loves Me
November
- Sun 3 - Run through audition pieces with Simon Lindley (2-5pm)
- Thurs 7 - Auditions for Principal Roles
- Wed 13 - Music rehearsal
- Thurs 14 - Music rehearsal & additional auditions (if required)
- Wed 20 - Music rehearsal
- Thurs 21 - Theatre trip to watch Hairspray at Kenton Theatre
- Wed 27 - Music rehearsal
- Thurs 28 - Music rehearsal
For further details, please email us on savoysingers@gmail.com
.About The Savoy Singers
Affiliated to the National Operatic & Dramatic Association. Registered Charity 273603.
The Savoy Singers came into being in 1968 when a group of Gilbert & Sullivan enthusiasts living in Camberley and adjoining towns, decided to form a local society to perform the Savoy Operas – hence our title.
We are a lively society and perform two shows per year at Camberley Theatre and other local venues. Loyal to our origins, our March show is usually one of the Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas, whilst our October show is either an Operetta or a musical revue.
We rehearse on Wednesday evenings at Heatherside Community Centre from 8.00 – 10pm and principal rehearsals are usually on Thursday evenings. During the run up to a performance, full company rehearsals are often required on Sunday afternoons from 2-5pm.
Social
Social Events
We carry out a number of social events throughout the year to help raise funds for the society, but more importantly they’re a great opportunity for socialising with friends!
These events include skittles evenings, barn dances, treasure hunts and Christmas meals.
NODA
WHAT IS NODA?
The National Operatic & Dramatic Association was founded in 1899 “to protect and advance the interests of Operatic and Dramatic Art, and of Societies engaged therein.”
It has a membership of over 2500 amateur theatre groups and 3000 individual enthusiasts throughout the UK, staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of performing venues, ranging from the country’s leading professional theatres to village halls. NODA aims to:
Give a shared voice to the amateur theatre sector.
Help amateur societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice and performance.
Provide leadership and advice to enable the amateur theatre sector to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Website: www.noda.org.uk
Previous Shows
The Grand Duke 2023, The Sorcerer 2022, HMS Pinafore 2019, The Mikado 2018
Gallery
The Pirates of Penzance March 2017
Join Us
Who are The Savoy Singers?
The Savoy Singers are a leading and long established amateur operatic society based in Heatherside, Camberley.
We perform Gilbert & Sullivan operas and modern musicals twice a year at Camberley Theatre, and pride ourselves on the excellence and professionalism of our productions.
We are a friendly group and are always looking for new members to come and join us.
Past Productions
Photos from some of our previous shows
