About Us

A BRIEF History

It's now over 90 years since the society was formed in 1932, presenting its first show in 1933. That show was 'The Mikado' and proved to be the first of many highly successful shows. This prompted the society to widen its horizons as over the years it progressed through Romberg, Novello, Rogers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Porter and Bart always presenting high quality shows to ever appreciative audiences. However "named " shows are only part of the story. The membership of the society had the foresight to take advantage of a situation in which a local chapel was sadly being closed. By purchasing this chapel and developing the building, the "Operatic Centre" was created (now known as the “George Street Theatre”) and now stands proudly in George Street, Wombwell, testament to hard work and enterprise and the envy of so many other societies. It was this foresight which enables us now (thanks to the facilities at our disposal) to present several shows per year.

We have a wonderful tradition to maintain at Wombwell and you too can be part of it. All new members are welcome to join us. If you can sing, dance or act, or want to try these things, you could be part of the performing team. If you can wield a paint brush, you can be part of the maintenance team. If you can handle a needle, you could be part of the sewing team. If you can make coffee, you are welcomed with open arms by all the teams !!

If you want to sit back and be entertained, you are more than welcome to a part of our audience. You'll be part of a very happy crowd.

In 2025 the society changed it’s name from The Wombwell and District Amateur Operatic Society to the WOMBWELL MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY (WMTS).

PATRON OF THE SOCIETY (TO BE UPDATED)

Stephanie Peacock MP & Mrs Margaret Morgan

Committee and Officials 2024-2025

President - Chris Wakeford

Chairman - Anne Wakeford

Treasurer- Denise Oliver-Haste

Secretary- Les Smith

Vice Chair - Josephine Owen

House Manager - Denise Oliver-Haste

Lettings Manager - Denise Oliver-Haste

Publicity & Programme - Josephine Owen & Andy Harris

Wardrobe - Vanessa Bates

Ticket C0-ordinators - Anne Wakeford & Chris Wakeford

Children's Officers - Les Smith

Membership Secretary - Rachel Harris

Librarian - Les Smith

Web Master and Graphics - Andy Harris

Social Representative -

Properties - Jenny Dixon

Health & Safety - Chris Wakeford

PAST SHOWS

YOUTH SECTION

All are welcome to join us between the ages of 8 and 15

Previous productions by our Youth Section

2004 - Pot Pourri
2005 - Daniel + The Lions
2006 - Wizard of Oz
2007 - Wind in The Willows
2008 - Annie
2009 - The King and I
2011 - Bugsy Malone

More recent shows are mixed with the adult shows.

Contact our Youth Theatre Coordinators via our email address wombwellops@outlook.com for further information about future productions.

All our Youth Theatre Coordinators are Enhanced DBS Checked for the safety and security of our junior members and parents peace of mind.