History
The society was founded in 1902 by Mrs Disney and Mr. Frank Haywood, whose names were synonymous with music and the musical stage in Athlone at the turn of the century. Concerts were held each year up to 1906 in aid of another old established sporting institution, Athlone boat club.
In May 1907 the society produced it's first Operetta, "The Pirates Of Penzance", followed in 1908 and1909 with"The Mikado" and "The Yeomen Of The Guard" respectively. From1910 to 1918 annual concerts were the order of the day, with proceeds being shared with other local organisations.
From 1918 to 1922 The Society lapsed, followed by further concerts from 1923 to 1929. The Society lapsed again until 1934. in that year it was back with "The Yeomen Of The Guard", followed by concerts each year until 1939. Due to World War Two and the need for blackout conditions, the Society did not go on stage again until 1947. Hereunder for your perusal is the list of productions since that time:-
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1947 |
The Mikado |