Open auditions for A Christmas Carol
Sunday, May 5th, 2019In 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: Boys’ roles: 9:30am – 11am Girls’ roles: 11am – 1pm […]
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Elsie Kelly to retire after 46 years
Friday, May 3rd, 2019Our wonderful Director, Elsie Kelly, is due to step down next month, following an amazing 46-year career with our society. Having Directed her first show (‘Oliver!’) for BOST in 1974, our award-winning Director has gone on to direct over 90 shows and concerts with our society, as well as directing professional pantomimes across the north […]
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And the nominees are…..!
Tuesday, February 26th, 2019We’re excited to announce that we have been nominated for 4 NODA NW Awards! Best Leading Male in a Musical: Tony Prince (Sweeney Todd) Best Leading Female in a Musical: Gina Phillips (Mrs Lovett) Best Direction of a Musical: Elsie Kelly – Sweeney Todd Best Staging of a Musical: BOST – Sweeney Todd Winners will be […]
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‘Oliver!’ stars go on to achieve MORE
Thursday, February 7th, 2019Two cast members from our recent sell-out production of ‘Oliver!’ at Liverpool’s Royal Court theatre have gone on to achieve further theatrical success. 11 year old Harvey Jameson, who played one of Fagin’s Gang, has been cast in the role of Fleance (Son of Lord Banquo) in a forthcoming production of Macbeth. This professional production […]
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Concert Party dates for your diary
Sunday, January 6th, 2019Between the main shows and concerts, our Concert Party provides first-rate musical entertainment for a variety of events throughout the year, including fund-raising concerts for local charities, weddings and business hospitality. Our award winning company perform a diverse mix of solos and group numbers by popular composers including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rogers & Hammerstein II […]
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Cancellation of When The Lights Go On Again
Published: January 12th, 2021It is with regret that we have had to take the decision to cancel our production of ‘When The Lights Go On Again’, which was due to have been performed at the Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight, this May. This decision was not taken lightly and ...
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Competition to join online West End Masterclass
Published: November 1st, 2020Following the success of our previous West End Masterclasses, with leading lady Helen Hobson and Choreographer Ben Clare, we are delighted to be running the third session in the series next week. On Tuesday 3rd November, we will be joined by West End Director, Alastair ...
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SHOWS RESCHEDULED
Published: September 6th, 2020In an effort to give some clarity and certainty to our audiences and members alike during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are rescheduling our planned productions now, rather than waiting for government announcements regarding the lifting of restrictions. Our forthcoming production dates will now be ...
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