St Nicolas Parish Church
Whilst the Electric Theatre has been the main venue for Guildford Opera productions in recent times alternating with The Holy Trinity Church, our December production of Bellini’s Norma will take place in St Nicolas Church.Â
The Electric Theatre
Many of you will be aware that the Academy for Contemporary Music that leased the Electric Theatre found themselves unable to continue to do so. There have been discussions with the Council as to the future of the Theatre. For many amateur theatre groups not being able to now use the Theatre has been a severe blow. There is however hope for continued use and we are keeping our hopes alive.
More information on the issue in these BBC Surrey clips:
Here is a link to Radio Surrey with James Cannon interviewing NickWyschna
and another Radio Surrey interview featuring Guildburys Theatre Company
The Electric Theatre, that has been Guildford Opera Company’s usual venue, is placed in the heart of Guildford and the one way system, within a couple of minutes walk from both the Rail and Bus stations.
Many hands make light work...
Like all other opera companies we rely heavily upon a small backstage team to ensure that our performances are a success. However, we would welcome assistance with lighting, set design, building and painting, as well as making, distributing, and altering costumes. Another task is finding and managing properties (props). Stage makeup experts are also required for our chorus and soloists.
Much of the work for set painting, costumes and properties starts in September immediately prior to our main November production, and February/March for our Spring production
Health and safety at all times...
During performance week all the back stage team are present at the technical and dress rehearsals as well as at the four main performances at the Electric Theatre.
If you would like to be involved, further details are available from our Production Manager with the  contact details on the Contact page.
Shedding light on the subject....
Some aspects of the theatre are more specialised than others, and stage lighting and electrics are obviously in that category.