WWOS
For the Best In Musical Theatre
For the Best In Musical Theatre
WWOS
Over 90 years of quality musical theatre
"The local super-group flying the flag for
big-budget non-professional theatre"
About WWOS
WWOS (West Wickham Operatic Society) has been at the heart of musical theatre in Bromley since 1935. Founded with a passion for performance and community, our early years focused on the works of Gilbert & Sullivan and English musical comedy, building a loyal local following. In 1961, our repertoire expanded to include classical European operetta, and by 1986, we embraced the world of modern musicals — a transition that continues to define our productions today.
For our first four decades, WWOS performed in local halls and community spaces. A major milestone came in 1979 when we moved into the newly opened Churchill Theatre in Bromley, which has been our professional home ever since. We now stage two full-scale musicals each year, in the spring and autumn, drawing audiences from across South London and beyond.
In 2002, we marked another historic chapter with a special performance of Pickwick at the breathtaking Minack Theatre in Cornwall. Over 90 members of our company travelled to perform at this iconic clifftop venue — a magical and unforgettable experience that highlighted the spirit and ambition of WWOS.
Today, our society boasts around 75 active performing members and many more behind the scenes, all united by a shared love of musical theatre. We rehearse weekly at the Wickham Theatre Centre in West Wickham — also home to Theatre 62, with whom we enjoy a long-standing creative partnership. Our Wednesday evening rehearsals are open, welcoming, and driven by a commitment to high standards, fun, and community.
Whether you’re an experienced performer, a behind-the-scenes enthusiast, or someone looking to get involved for the first time, WWOS offers a welcoming space to explore your passion for musical theatre.
If you’re interested in joining us or learning more, fill in the form below and our secretary will be in touch.
WWOS is a musical theatre production company performing at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley.
WWOS Productions
2025/2026
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Thank you for showing an interest in joining WWOS. We would love to hear from you.Please be aware all new members must be aged 16yrs or above at the time of auditioning.unfortunately if we receive an application for someone under that age there is a possibility we may not get back to you. You are very welcome to join our mailing list to keep in touch with everything WWOS.You will need to audition in front of our committee and production team. Choose a musical theatre song that sits well in your vocal range and you are happy to perform.You can provide sheet music for our musical director to accompany with, or use an MP3 backing track.All membership fees must be fully paid prior to auditioning for the upcoming production.
WWOS
1935 - present day
1935 - [GH] Iolanthe
1936 - Patience
1937 - The Mikado / The Plumbers Opera & The Pirates of Penzance
1938 - Ruddigore / The Gondoliers
1939 - The Yeomen of the Guard
1940-43 - NO PRODUCTIONS
1944 - [LH] The Policeman’s Serenade & H.M.S. Pinafore
1945 - Iolanthe / The Pirates of Penzance
1946 - The Mikado / The Rebel Maid
1947 - The Gondoliers / Merrie England (Concert)
1947 - [GH] The Geisha
1948 - [LH] Patience / Trial by Jury (Concert) / [GH] Princess Ida
1949 - [LH] Ruddigore / The Yeomen of the Guard / The Emerald Isle (Concert)
1950 - The Mikado / Merrie England
1951 - Iolanthe / The Rebel Maid
1952 - The Maid of the Mountains / Tom Jones (Concert) / The Gondoliers
1953 - Merrie England / Messiah (Concert) / [SH] The Pirates of Penzance
1954 - Ruddigore / The Geisha
1955 - The Yeomen of the Guard / Waltz Time
1956 - Love at the Inn / [AH] The Mikado
1957 - Iolanthe / The Rebel Maid
1958 - Patience / The Gondoliers
1959 - Merrie England / The Rose of Persia
1960 - The Yeomen of the Guard / Ruddigore
196 - 1Trial by Jury & The Sorcerer / The Bartered Bride
1962 - The Mikado / Die Fledermaus
1963 - Princess Ida / H.M.S. Pinafore
1964 - Engaged! / Iolanthe
1965 - The Merry Widow / The Gondoliers / Christmas Oratorio
1966 - La Belle Hélène / The Pirates of Penzance
1967 - The Grand Duke / The Gipsy Baron
1968 - Orpheus in the Underworld / The Yeomen of the Guard / Concert
1969 - Die Fledermaus / Concert / Trial by Jury & The Sorcerer
1970 - Merrie England / The Mikado
1971 - The Beggar’s Opera / La Vie Parisienne / Concert
1972 - Ruddygore (original version) / Princess Ida
1973 - Patience / The Merry Widow
1974 - Night in Venice / The Pirates of Penzance
1975 - Utopia Limited / The Gipsy Baron / 40th Anniversary Concert
1976 - La Belle Hélène / Lock Up Your Daughters
1977 - Iolanthe / The Rebel Maid
1978 - Engaged! / [CT] The Gondoliers
1979 - Concert / Orpheus in the Underworld
1980 - [WT] The Beggar’s Opera / [CT] The Mikado
1981 - [WT] Free As Air / [CT] The Merry Widow
1982 - [WT] Tarantara! Tarantara! / [CT] The Gipsy Baron
1983 - [CC] The Sorcerer / [CT] Bitter Sweet
1984 - [CC] La Vie Parisienne / [CT] The Pirates of Penzance / H.M.S. Pinafore
1985 - Die Fledermaus / [CC] Golden Jubilee Concert / [CT] Merrie England
1986 - Iolanthe / Oklahoma!
1987 - The Desert Song / South Pacific
1988 - Night in Venice / Fiddler on the Roof
1989 - Show Boat / Kismet
1990 - Calamity Jane / Sweeney Todd
1991- Carousel / Pickwick
1992 - Gentlemen Prefer Blondes / The Music Man
1993 - [AT] Guys and Dolls
1994 - [WT] The Beggar’s Opera / [CT] Olde Tyme Music Hall / The Mikado
1995 - Hello, Dolly! / Camelot / Wot No Entertainment? (VE50 Variety) / [CT/AT] Olde Tyme Music Hall
1996 - [CT] The Sound of Music / My Fair Lady / [TT] Olde Tyme Music Hall
1997 - [CT] Me And My Girl / Kiss Me, Kate / [TT] Olde Tyme Music Hall
1998 - [CT] The Merry Widow / Annie Get Your Gun / Olde Tyme Music Hall
1999 - Anything Goes / Olde Tyme Music Hall
2000 - Oliver! / Sweeney Todd / [TT] Olde Tyme Music Hall
2001 - [CT] Oklahoma! / Annie / [CT/TT] Olde Tyme Music Hall
2002 - [MT] Pickwick / [CT] Fiddler on the Roof / [CT/TT] Olde Tyme Music Hall
2003 - [CT] Mack & Mabel / The King and I / [CT/TT] Olde Tyme Music Hall
2004 - [CT/NF] The Yeomen of the Guard / [CT/TT] Olde Tyme Music Hall / [CT] Chess
2005 - My Fair Lady / The Pirates of Penzance (Broadway Version) / [CT/TT] We’ll Meet Again (VE60 Variety show)
2006 - [CT] Carousel / Titanic, The Musical / End of the Pier (Variety Music Hall)
2007 - [CT] The Witches of Eastwick / Annie / A Pair of Sparklin’ Guys (concert) / [TT] Olde Tyme Music Hall
2008 - [CT] Annie Warbucks / Me And My Girl / [LG] Les Misérables School Edition / [TT] Olde Tyme Music Hall
2009 - [CT] The Producers / The Wizard of Oz / [TT] Strictly Music Hall
2010 - [CT] The Full Monty / Guys and Dolls / [NF] The Pirates of Penzance / [TT] Strictly Music Hall
2011 - [AT] The Full Monty / [CT] Jesus Christ Superstar /[TT] Strictly Music Hall
2012 - [CT] Titanic, The Musical / Beauty and the Beast / [BT/GS] The Mikado / [TT] Strictly Music Hall
2013 - [CT] The Sound of Music / Oklahoma! / [LP/GS] Ruddigore / [TT] Strictly Music Hall
2014 - [CT/GS] The Pirates of Penzance / [CT] Calamity Jane / [TT] Strictly Music Hall
2015 - [CT] South Pacific / Sunset Boulevard / [WT/GS] H.M.S. Pinafore / [CT/TT] Strictly Music Hall
2016 - [CT] Legally Blonde / Fiddler on the Roof / [TT] Strictly Music Hall
2017 - [CT] Priscilla, Queen of the Desert / [WT/GS] The Sorcerer / [CT] My Fair Lady / [TT] Strictly Music Hall
2018 - [CT] Cats / Follies / [WT/GS] The Mikado / [TT] Strictly Music Hall
2019 - [CT] Anything Goes / Sister Act / [TT] Strictly Music Hall
2020 - NO PRODUCTIONS (COVID Lockdown)
2021 - [CT] Strictly Music Hall / Kinky Boots
2022 - [CT] Made in Dagenham / Calendar Girls
2023 - [CT] Shrek / School of Rock
2024 - [CT] Oliver!
2024 - [CT] - Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
2025 - [CT] - SPAMALOT