Stratford Musical Theatre Company
Established 1922
What we do.
Stratford Musical Theatre Company, formerly Stratford-upon-Avon Operatic Society, was formed in 1922 with an inaugural performance of The Mikado. We have performed musicals and concerts every year since then with the exception of a break from 1939 to 1945.
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Recent performances include Made in Dagenham, Legally Blonde the Musical, Matilda the Musical Junior, Calendar Girls and We Will Rock You Young@Part.
Our choir formed during the 1990s as members were being asked to perform at local events, since then we have performed regularly at various location in Stratford. The choir focusses on songs from musical theatre and is always open to new members.
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​We pride ourselves in striving to produce the most professional productions in musical theatre and ensuring we offer equal opportunities to participants. We are open to all audition standards.
Membership
Stratford Musical Theatre Company runs an annual society membership and everyone involved in our productions and concerts must be a member.
We are very keen to continue to grow and develop SMTC, particularly the social element of it, by being a member you will be a part of building and shaping our community. you don’t have to be an active performer to be a member of SMTC, it’s just as much an expression of support for the society and an opportunity to be an engaged and active part of our community.
COMMUNITY
Embrace the community aspect of SMTC by engaging with the social aspect of the society
INFLUENCE
Influence the direction the society will take including future productions and concerts
SAVE
As an existing member you won’t be required to pay the membership part of show or choir fees
SUPPORT
Being a member gives invaluable financial support to the society which will allow us to continue to operate and support emerging talent
Upcoming Performances and Events
Nature's Notes
Thursday 23 May, 7.30pm
Stratford Town Hall
Join SMTC Choir and fly to the moon, walk through the jungle and feel the colours of the wind in a joyous celebration of music inspired by nature. Musical Director, Matthew Smallwood, has put together a fabulous and varied selection of music with some unusual and clever arrangements. Including 'You are The Sunshine of My Life' and 'Blackbird' as well know tunes in addition to clever medleys such as The Lion King and Hair.
Footloose
Wed 6 - Sat 9 Nov 2024
Stratford Play House
The explosive movie musical bursts onto the live stage! With dynamic new songs augmenting the powerhouse hits from its bestselling Oscar-nominated score, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness.
Annie
May 2025
Stratford Play House
Our 2025 show will be a full production of Annie for adults and children.
More information will be shared in due course.