Do you know these stalwarts of South Shields society?

Over the years, hundreds of people will have performed on stage (and busied themselves behind it) when the South Shields Amateur Operatic Society put on one of its lavish musical shows.

Many more will have watched as these talented amateurs, some of whom went on to become professionals, trod the boards both here on South Tyneside and at the Sunderland Empire.

Do you know anyone in this picture of South Shields Amateur Operatic Society? This production seems to have been set in Nazi Germany.placeholder image
Do you know anyone in this picture of South Shields Amateur Operatic Society? This production seems to have been set in Nazi Germany.

Following on from Maurice Powell’s super look-back at the society’s history, today we feature a selection of photos of cast members from down the years.

Here's a picture from a production of Rose Marie, way back in 1965.placeholder image
Here's a picture from a production of Rose Marie, way back in 1965.

It would be wonderful if you could put names to the faces and contribute your own memories of being in the society or seeing the shows.

Also, if you were in the local Gilbert and Sullivan society, please get in touch.

This picture was taken in September 1987, to promote a production of The King And I. But where did they get the elephant?placeholder image
This picture was taken in September 1987, to promote a production of The King And I. But where did they get the elephant?
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