© website designed by RAOS 2012 Ripon Amateur Operatic Society is a registered charity (1049312) Follow Ripon Operatics www.riponoperatics.org FOLLIES  17th - 20th April 2013 A group of veteran show girls and boys meet in the  Broadway theatre where they once performed for a  reunion party before its knocked down to make way for a car park. Having lost touch over the years, its not long before  they’re recalling the past, and are reunited with their  memories of their younger selves. A beautiful and gently humorous story is illustrated  with Sondheim’s score, including songs such as  “Beautiful Girls”, “Broadway Baby” and “Losing my  Mind”. The audience will be transported back in time to the  decadent 1930s complete with showgirls galore,  fantastic dance routines and the bitter-sweet themes  of love, regret and retrospect. For details of joining the cast or getting involved in  Follies click here. Tickets NOW AVAILABLE from Harrogate Theatre Box  Office here or on 01423 502116 at Harrogate Theatre       riponoperatics@yahoo.co.uk October Concert - "All That Jazz"   RAOS is excited to announce its 2013 concert, “All That Jazz” which will take place at the Ripon Spa Hotel on 10th  and 11th October. The elegant ballroom will be set up cabaret style, and the society will perform a selection of jazz  numbers accompanied by a live band. The music will suit all tastes with a mixture of favourites from a variety of eras,  shows and composers. Please keep checking our website for more details including the programme, price and ticket  information. If you would like to become involved in the concert we would love to welcome new members. The first rehearsal will  take place on Friday 10th May at 7.30 at our rehearsal hall, 18 Water Skellgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1BQ RAOS are excited to announce their 2014 show as Singin’  in the Rain. Having stormed the West End it is Harrogate Theatre’s  turn to play host to this wonderful show. It’s the roaring ’20s and silent movie stars are the biggest  names in the world. Don Lockwood has it all, a string of hit  films and a studio-engineered romance with the most  beautiful actress in town. But with the new phenomenon of  the talking picture on the way and a chance meeting with  a talented young chorus girl set to steal his heart, things  are about to change for Don and for Hollywood forever. W With all the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world’s best-loved films, this production  will include the classics Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the legendary Singin’ in the Rain.  Watch this space or join our mailing list for details about the first rehearsal which will take place after our  October concert later in 2013.