The history of Oswestry Musical Theatre Company dates back to the 1920's and 1930's when and Operatic Society flourished in Oswestry, performing at the King's Theatre, New Street, and at the Victoria Rooms, Roft Street.

In the spring of 1962, a suggestion was made in the local newspaper, the Border Counties Advertiser, that the Society should be revived, and in March 1963 the Oswestry and District Amateur Operatic Society was re-born. Rehearsals commenced in April 1963 and HMS Pinafore was presented to an enthusiastic audience in January 1964.

One of the main changes made in recent years is our new name. Committee members felt that the term "operatic" gave the wrong impression to any potential audience. Members were asked for suggestions and Oswestry Musical Theatre Company was chosen as more accurately reflecting the type of shows we are performing now  - such as Calamity Jane, Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, South Pacific, Carousel and Oliver!.

However, we will never forget our background, and all the people who worked so hard in the past to make the Company what it is today. Music has always been at the very heart of the Company and our escalating success at pulling in the audiences year upon year guarantees that we will still be performing shows for many years to come!

Although an amateur group the OMTC has built up a positive reputation for its profession approach and its dedication to providing first class entertainment to Oswestry, North West Shropshire and the bordering area of Wales..  It is the main producer of musical productions in this part of Shropshire and one in which we are intensely proud.  People fond of modern musicals will travel considerable distances to experience one of our shows.  With the tiered seating in our venue at the Marches School in Oswestry we now play to capacity audiences most nights.  Over 1,000 people now attend the performances which are played over five nights, from Tuesday to Saturday.  Be sure to apply early when the tickets go on sale for our next production.

The Company always welcomes new members. If you do not want to join as a 'Singing' member then you can become an 'Associate' member and maybe even join our backstage crew

Members up to the age of 18 years are Junior members
Members 18 years and over are Full members

Subscriptions are as follows:

Full members yearly subscription is £ 10

There is then a show charge of £15 for each show you wish to take part in
Junior members yearly subscription is £ 5 plus £ 5 per show
Associate members yearly subscription is £ 5

There are various social events that take place throughout the year including our Annual Dinner which takes place after our main show in April and also after our Autumn performances.

All are welcome whether you are Junior, Full or Associate members.

Like many other societies we are particularly in need of more men on the team.  The range of shows we could perform would broaden if we could increase the number of tenors and basses we have.

We are always in need of help throughout the actual performances, this could be 'Front Of House', which involoves selling tickets on the night, selling programmes and/or raffle tickets, showing people to their seats, helping behind the bar or serving tea, coffee and squash.

Please feel free to make arrangements to observe us at work at one of our reheasals.  Please contact one of the named people below.

Whatever membership or services you decide to offer in whatever form, it will be gratefully accepted.

For further membership details please contact the Secretary:

Kathryn Mottram (Membership Secretary) - 01691 682267

Dave Smith (Chairman) - 01691 650745

Mark Lord  (Treasurer)  -  01691 662138

The Company currently rehearses twice a week at The Marches School, Oswestry
on Monday and Thursday evenings commencing at 7.30 p.m. prompt.
Nearing the performances other evenings may be required for Soloists, Choreography and finishing touches to production.  Not all members are required for every evening.

We do have a break half way through rehearsals when Tea and Coffee are served. There is no charge for the refreshments