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GLOC has recently lauched a Friends' Scheme, our Angels & Archangels, for current and former members of the society, and regular audience members, to show their enjoyment and support of our activities, and maintain regular contact with us. Please click here for more information.
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Looking to join GLOC
Join GLOC and help make next year even better than this year. We are a young, friendly and sociable society and new members are always very welcome, both in lead roles and in the chorus.
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Who are we/What do we do?
Each year we stage a full production, usually in June. Over the past few years the venue for this has been The London Oratory Arts Centre, Fulham, a modern, purpose built theatre that seats 300 people. We almost invariably have vacancies for all voices for the chorus and for those wishing to take principal roles.
Membership is drawn from a broad section of age and employment groups most of who work in the City or West End. Each year a significant number of new members join the society - these are often young people working in London for the first time. The society offers friendship, the opportunity to develop a wide repertoire of Gilbert and Sullivan material through the concerts and the opportunity to take part in a fully costumed show.
The Company meets and rehearses between September and June inclusive, and splits the year into three terms, Autumn (Sept to Dec), Spring (Jan to Easter) and Summer (Easter to June). We meet at St Gabriel's Halls, Glasgow Terrace, Churchill Gardens, Pimlico, SW1V 3AA, from 6.30 - 9.30pm every Wednesday during term time. We welcome singers of all voices to join us. If you would like further details please contact our recruitment and publicity officer, Peter Bellini.
Membership
How much does it cost?
Membership of GLOC is based on a membership fee, of £70 per term. There are no specific show fees.
Half rates are available for those not currently earning (e.g. OAPs, students, JSAs). If you are on a low income and think you would struggle to pay the fees, please contact our Treasurer, Sarah Olney.
The fees cover the cost of a Musical Director and accompanist and the hire of rehearsal rooms. The company also appoints a production director.
Do I need to audition?
We audition for principal roles in our shows, but generally do not require formal auditions for chorus members
Ticket Selling
Ticket sales are vital for the production's success, as it is a very expensive exercise to put on a high quality show with full orchestra and great costumes, so we encourage all members to sell a minimum 10 tickets, and to be involved in distribution of leaflets advertising the show.