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 early 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 2025-2026
President - Chris Wakeford
Chairman - Anne Wakeford
Treasurer - Denise Oliver-Haste
Secretary - Adele Murray
Theatre Lettings Manager - Denise Oliver-Haste
Ticket Secretaries - Anne Wakeford & Chris Wakeford
Front of House Manager - TBA
Wardrobe - Vanessa Bates
Properties - Jenny Dixon
Publicity & Programme - Josephine Owen
Children's Officer / Safeguarding - Les Smith
Membership Secretary - Sue Gent
Librarian - Les Smith
Health & Safety - Chris Wakeford
Non-Committee Roles:-
Web Master, Social Media and Graphics - Andy Harris
Social Committee - Josephine Owen (from Committee), Nadine Young, Keira Hardy, Natalie Marsden
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.