Entertainers
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Taunton Amateur Operatic Society Charity Entertainers
The Charity Entertainers, who are part of the TAOS family, are a group of volunteers that visit various Churches and Village Halls throughout the area of Somerset, assisting them to raise much needed funds for their worthwhile causes. The Entertainers have been performing for around two years and recently two concerts were performed at Brompton Ralph and West Buckland in aid of their respective churches.
The concert party has grown to over twenty members who come together to sing a varied programme of songs both by individual soloists and by the chorus which includes Gilbert and Sullivan, songs from musicals, comedy numbers, and even on occasions Tap Dancing!!!.
The members of the concert party are always well-received and make many friends, who are encouraged to come to see our various TAOS shows at The Brewhouse Theatre. The conductor and organiser is Keith Smith, and the accompanist is Chris Ball. Any member of Taunton Amateur Operatic Society is welcome to join us. The concerts are arranged to be performed in between our two main shows.
Keep up to date here with news of Entertainers next concerts and rehearsals!
Thats funny in the begining we called it the wayfarers
all the best to Keith and ‘ Entertainers ‘ Hey John not quite the same as our day – best wishes to you all – Mac
Most of you have been informed of the postponed concert at Temple Methodist Church. This will now take place on a date in September. The dates for the next two Concerts are:- Saturday 7th June, at Culmstock, and a return visit to West Monkton in aid of S.U.R.E, on Friday 13th June, (A large audience is anticipated).
A rehearsal for these concerts will be on Sunday 1st, June, at Callebaut Hall, 11.00.a.m. start. The dates for concerts mentioned in the next ASIDE have been slightly altered. Please note all these changes.
Keith Smith
I can now confirm that the following concerts will take place. 5th September, 2008 at Temple Methodist Church Taunton, and 21st November, 2008 at Roadwater Village Hall both commencing at 7.30.p.m. A rehearsal for these concerts will take place on Sunday 31st August, 2008 at Callebaut Hall commencing at 11.00.am. Look forward to seeing you all – Don’t forget to bring all your music. Keith
I am sorry that I missed the deadline for my report to appear in The Aside. The Charity Entertainers have had another very successful season performing Concerts at Culmstock , West Monkton for SURE, and Temple Methodist Church, Taunton raising much needed money for good causes. I have received some excellent letters of thanks from the organisers. We have again made many new friends and supporters of TAOS. Our future concerts are at Roadwater on 21st, November, 2008, (rehearsal 16th November, Callebaut Hall 11.00.a.m.) at West Monkton in February, and Bishops Lydeard in May, (dates to be confirmed). It has become increasingly difficult to forward-plan concerts until Show Dates have been confirmed by The Brewhouse. My very sincere thanks to Chris Ball and all the talented members who took part in these concerts. What would I do without you all! Finally, all members are welcome to join the concert party, where they will be assured of a very warm welcome.
Just wanted to say what great fun it is doing the concerts! Keith always keeps us amused and is an entertainment in himself!
Maureen’ smiling face (her indoors) is at every concert! Chris Ball is a dash on the piano and with his performing. All the performers sharing the the nervous anticipation. I absolutely love these concerts..it feels like..”Travelling round the country is just thrilling, standing out in front on opening night…ok so it’s not exactly round the country… more round the bend…no…no… but it’s the same feeling wherever you are… just standing on those boards or on the flagstones of a church…someone’s garden…oh …and In the kitchen…in the car…in the…ooops!! Beg pardon! Adieu x x