Welcome…

BOST strives to provide the best in live theatrical entertainment in the Northwest.

We are a vibrant musical theatre company based on Merseyside, with a membership of over 100.

We perform large-scale productions annually at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool ~ one of the largest UK theatres.    We also perform shows at other theatres on  both sides of the Mersey.   Recent shows have included ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ ‘The Full Monty” and “Jekyll And Hyde ~ The Musical.”

We give a variety of concerts ~ most of them specifically to raise funds for various good causes and charities.

 
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What the critics said...

Sweeney Todd (2018)

Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is the latest offering by amateur musical theatre company Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust (BOST), hosted at Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre which celebrates its 80th birthday this month. BOST is no stranger to big theatres having performed Oliver at the Royal Court last year and are preparing to ...

northwestend.co.uk

Sweeney Todd (2018)

Five years ago, the ever-game BOST dazzled (literally) the Royal Court audience with The Full Monty, while last year they returned to the venue with Lionel Bart’s Oliver! Now the amateur company with professional standards has pushed the boundaries by taking on Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning ‘black operetta’ Sweeney Todd, with impressive results. Sondheim created a ...

Liverpool Echo

'My Fair Lady' Staged Concert (2018)

I wasn’t sure what to expect when this show was advertised under the well-known musical title ‘My Fair Lady’ but described as ‘a staged concert’. However what I did know was that it was going to be the work of Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust’s (BOST) and having reviewed this talented musical theatre company before, I ...

northwestend.co.uk

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BOST Trivia... Did you know?

90th Anniversary Gala Concert DVD Available

 

Latest News

Wall of Fame

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First established in 1926, BOST has grown into a thriving company with a membership base of over 100. Many former members have gone on to make a successful career within the industry as performers, choreographers, directors and musical directors. To honour their achievements across the ...

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Dancers auditions for A Christmas Carol

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In November this year, we will be performing Alan Menken’s ‘A Christmas Carol – The Musical’. Dancers auditions will be held on Wednesday 5th June, from 8pm to 10pm, at BOST’s HQ (24A Clifton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2SG). Dancers must be aged 14+. Please bring ...

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Open auditions for A Christmas Carol

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In November this year, we will be performing Alan Menken’s ‘A Christmas Carol – The Musical’. Principal and Children’s auditions for this show will be held on Sunday 2nd June at BOST’s HQ (24A Clifton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2SG). Provisional timings for these open auditions are as follows: ...

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Alexander Hall, 24A Clifton Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 2SG
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Next Major BOST Production

A Christmas Carol

7th November, 2019 - 10th November, 2019

This joyfully festive musical is being performed from 7th to 10th November 2019. From the pen of renowned Broadway composer Alan Menken, the musical follows the traditional and well-loved story of Ebeneezer Scrooge, featuring the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present ...

Read about our new Friends of BOST scheme!