RAOS Musical Theatre Company
It all begins with a stage…
A warm welcome to RAOS Musical Theatre Company
The Ripon Operatic Society was founded in 1940. Originally the Society only produced works by Gilbert & Sullivan…but don’t worry - that’s all changed!
With a growing community and an exciting repertoire to our back catalogue we have changed our name to represent who we are today: RAOS Musical Theatre Company!
We have a growing membership of over 150 individuals of all ages, with a rich history of producing musical theatre in both Ripon and Harrogate. Spring performances at Harrogate Theatre and an Autumn fundraising concert at our own venue the Ripon Arts Hub means there is always something happening to get involved with!
RAOS is made up of two talented groups; RAOS the main society for those aged 16-80+, and the Ripon Youth Theatre for individuals aged 8-18 (click below for more info!)
Perform with us!
We are always interested in new members, and always welcome a helping hand from anyone who wants to be involved in this wonderful community.
We have two types of membership:
RAOS Friend Membership £20
RAOS membership £40
So if you have a passion for musical theatre and would like to get involved on or off stage then click here for membership enquires or click below to sign up straight away!
Our Next Show…
From the company that brought you ‘Sister Act’, they are returning to their home ground and beautiful performance space at the Ripon Arts Hub with Avenue Q - the musical!
Avenue Q is about real life. It's about finding a job, losing a job, learning about racism, getting an apartment, getting kicked out of your apartment, being different, falling in love, promiscuity, avoiding commitment, hangovers, Internet porn and discovering the world. Come and see it!
From the company that brought you ‘Calendar Girls’ in 2023 and ‘Sister Act’ in 2024, they are returning to the beautiful Harrogate Theatre stage in April 2025!
Set in 1930s New York City. Little Orphan Annie is determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an Orphanage run by the cruel, Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
