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25.01.2022 G&S Lovers - some great roles on offer!

25.01.2022 NEWSFLASH: Introducing...Song Mystique! The brainchild of Elizabeth Hylton - Mezzo Soprano, Song Mystique is a Sydney-based Classical/Contemporary crossover singing group featuring a variety of voice types and focussing on varied repertoire to showcase those voices. FAMS is thrilled to be welcoming them to our stage as part of our 'Cameos of Song and Dance' in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from:... https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=524501& See more

24.01.2022 A few more photos from our rehearsal on Saturday...we have so much beautiful music to present, from Mozart, to Gounod, to Gilbert & Sullivan! There's even something for fans of the late, great Jon English...and stunning singing of, and dancing to, the music of Tchaikovsky! 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/BDVXD

24.01.2022 Audition notice

23.01.2022 MEET THE PERFORMER: Emerick Kovacs Emerick has had a great love of singing for as long as he can remember. As a ten-year-old, he was very fortunate to sing in the chorus of The Australian Opera in brief seasons of 2 well-known Italian operas (although at the time he had no idea as to just how special that was!!). School plays and musical performances also form fond early memories. In the early 1990s, Emerick began singing lessons with the Lindeman Voice Studio, as part of a f...ateful invitation to sing at a friends wedding. This reignited his passion for song and for performance. Emerick has had voice training, on and off, since then and has sung at weddings and in a variety of operatic and musical society productions and concerts. After a long period of abstinence from singing Emerick was very pleased to join Song Mystique and intends to pursue his love of singing with much-renewed vigour into the future. 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/BDVXD

22.01.2022 Vale Greg Howard (1937-2019) - one of our most loved FAMS members. Greg cheerfully helped at fundraiser BBQs, and at any time there was work to be done before and after a show. His strong bass voice was there in many a chorus, and his warm smile lit up the room. He was kindly, reliable, and just a general delight of a human being. He will be sadly missed. His lovely service at St Rose, Collaroy, was attended today by Judith, Lisa and Arthur, who heard beautiful tributes by his loving family. Our compassion is with them especially at this time <3

21.01.2022 The Box Office is open!! 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=524501&

21.01.2022 This wonderful show features a couple of stars from previous FAMS shows; don't miss out! Opens tomorrow night in the Blue Mountains (Sydney shows 25th and 26th May)

21.01.2022 Thank you so much to all the wonderful people who attended our 'Cameos of Song and Dance' concerts over the weekend; we had such a lovely time, and were grateful for your delightful feedback! Stay tuned in coming months for our fundraising updates and end-of-year news!

19.01.2022 MEET THE PERFORMER: Nick Whiley Nick Whiley is an operatic baritone who has been studying voice for seven years. Since 2016, he has performed in a number of musical theatre productions, starting with the FAMS 2016 production of The Beggars Opera in the role of Matt of the Mint, and Opera Noires 2017 production of 'Reedy River', playing Thommo (a role hell reprise in this years inaugural Sydney Folk Festival!). Last year Nick appeared as Aldo in Teatro a Tes production... of Io, Mammeta e Tu, then as Sir Roderic Murgatroyd in the G&S Opera Sydney production of The Ghosts of Ruddigore. Earlier this year he appeared as the Bishop of Digne in Manly Musical Societys highly acclaimed production of Les Miserables, and is currently in rehearsals with G&S Opera Sydney for the role of Pish-Tush in The Mikado. Nick has been a member of Sydney Philharmonia Symphony Chorus since 2014. He'll be joining us on stage this month as part of up-and-coming Sydney-based crossover group, Song Mystique. 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=524501&

19.01.2022 Fans of Offenbach will get a look-in from these jovial gendarmes... #WeRunThemIn 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from:... https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=524501& See more

18.01.2022 MEET THE PERFORMER: Kim Pickering-Jones Kim has performed many leading roles in Opera, Gilbert & Sullivan, and Music Theatre, including a number of roles with FAMS (Dame Carruthers in The Yeomen of the Guard, the Fairy Queen in Iolanthe, Casilda in The Gondoliers, Mrs Peacham in The Beggars Opera and Mrs Brodie in Reedy River, to name but a few!). In 1994 Kim performed in Kevin Jacobsons production of Turandot at the Sydney Football Stadium. In 2000, she perform...ed with the Sydney Philharmonia Choir in Mahlers Eighth, and in the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympics. In 2002, she was lucky enough to be involved again in Mahlers Eighth, this time at the Royal Albert Hall, 30th Night of the Proms, London! Kim has performed many concerts at Parramatta Riverside Theatre with Opera Ensemble, and many concerts for Music Clubs in Sydney. She has performed in many concerts for The National Lieder Society. She has been the soprano soloist in Mendelssohns Elijah with TOOTCA, and in Handels Messiah (for various groups). She was also a finalist in Australias Got Talent 2010! Kim has also performed and recorded a CD as Lucie in A Tale of Two Cities, for Pam Picket of Black Tie Productions. Kim is currently part of a group called Troupe Viva, and sings regularly at nursing homes, as well as busking in Hornsby, Manly and the CBD. 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/BDVXD

17.01.2022 We held our AGM recently, and we're thrilled to announce our fresh new committee! Some familiar faces, of course, but our new team members will be working hard extra hard with them to get things back up and running in these strange times. President: Lindsay Walton Vice President: Judy Lindeman Treasurer: Arthur Moreland... Secretary: Kim Pickering-Jones Floor Members: Tony Guyot Leina Lu Lisa Stewart Nick Whiley Stay tuned for an announcement of our proposed 2021 season! We've already had a couple of successful working bees to save our props and staging equipment from water damage in our storage facility, and we're putting together an exciting programme of entertainment for the new year! [Image credit: Artur Szczybylo]

16.01.2022 If, like us, you're simply gasping for more beautiful music since our 'Cameos' event has finished, may we suggest this wonderful event by Opera Bites? It's in the CBD on 24th August, and is set to be a fabulous afternoon!

16.01.2022 MEET THE PERFORMER: Elizabeth Hylton Elizabeth, a Mezzo Soprano, has completed a Bachelor of Music and Graduate Diploma in Music majoring in Classical Voice at The Australian Institute of Music. Elizabeth is currently studying singing under Robert Horn and Simon Kenway. She enjoys singing in a variety of genres including Opera, Operetta, Musical Theatre, Oratorio/Sacred, Art Song, and Classical/Contemporary Cross Over. Elizabeth sings with popular quartet Troupe Viva, and as ...a regular soloist for Dee Why Christian Science Church. She has performed as a soloist for the Sydney Welsh Choir (including their 2010 Tasmanian tour), the Ku-ring-Gai Male Choir, in Saint-Saëns Christmas Oratorio with The Beethoven Choir, and in Vivaldis Gloria. She was involved in the Symphony of Australia as part of the Sydney Festival in January 2010, under composer Gavin Lockley, and has performed at many events such as weddings, funerals, concerts and Christmas functions. Elizabeth has performed many lead roles in Opera, Operetta and Music Theatre, including Phoebe in The Yeomen of the Guard, Tessa in The Gondoliers, Constance in The Sorcerer, Iolanthe in Iolanthe, The Counsel in Trial By Jury, Ruth and Kate in The Pirates of Penzance, Lady Saphir in Patience, Cousin Hebe in H.M.S. Pinafore, Maddalena in Rigoletto, Lola and Mamma Lucia in Cavalleria Rusticana, The Abbess in Suor Angelica, Mrs DoAsYouWouldBeDoneBy in The Water Babies, Dido in Dido and Aeneas, Prince Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus, and Flora in La Traviata. Elizabeth has also performed in Short+Sweet, and is the co-ordinator of Song Mystique, some of whose Classical/ Contemporary Cross Over pieces will be enjoyed at this event. 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/BDVXD

16.01.2022 One of our regular FAMS performers, Lisa Stewart, has co-written a cabaret show (she and her friend are also self-directing and performing in this piece)! If you're in a position to head to Marrickville the night of 3rd Oct, we'd love to show them our support!

15.01.2022 MEET THE PERFORMER: Lei Na Lu Leina studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music under Gerard Willems. In 2006 she won the Music Teachers Assocation of NSW Senior Piano Scholarship prize. She has also performed in the Auckland International Piano Festival, where she took master classes with Oleg Stepanov, Tamas Vesmas and Michael Houston. She has also been working as an accompanist for instrumentalists and vocalists alike for over ten years. Leina has experience performing ...as a soloist as well as in chamber music and is a member of the chamber group Sydney Modern Trio, which is dedicated to performing contemporary art music. Her academic research work focuses on memory in performance practice methods as well as audience perception studies of performances. She has presented her research at international conferences such as the International Symposium of Performance Studies (ISPS) in Kyoto as well as the International Conference of Systematic Musicology (SysMus) in London. She'll be joining us on piano this month as part of up-and-coming Sydney-based crossover group, Song Mystique. 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=524501&

15.01.2022 MEET THE PERFORMER: Lindsay Walton Lindsay began his performing career with FAMS in the chorus of 'The Mikado' in 1974. In following years he has sung in principal roles and in the chorus as well as stage managing for FAMS and other groups. Lindsay has played Lord Chancellor in Iolanthe, Major General in The Pirates of Penzance, and Pooh Ba in The Mikado for FAMS. He manages to get involved in every aspect of FAMS' productions! You may recognise him from his roles as Wi...lfred Shadbolt in our 2014 production of 'The Yeomen of the Guard', and as Sir Marmaduke in 2015's 'The Sorcerer'. More recently, Lindsay played an "ultra-conventional party guest" in 'Everything in the Garden' with Factory Space Theatre Company, to critical acclaim, as well as the despicable Lockit in FAMS's 'The Beggars Opera'. He continues his work both on and off stage with Factory Space Theatre as well as FAMS, and this year FAMS is pleased to welcome him on stage again! 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=524501&

13.01.2022 One of our FAMS family is appearing in this wonderful production of four Australian plays, in Manly from this weekend!

13.01.2022 MEET THE PERFORMER: Michael Handy Michael has been performing in musicals and operatic productions since the age of 10, gaining lead children's parts in shows such as 'Oliver!' and 'The Secret Garden'. More recently he has performed such diverse roles as Utterson in 'Jekyll & Hyde', Lead Tenor in 'The Messiah', Ralph Rackstraw in 'H.M.S. Pinafore', Richard Dauntless in 'Ruddigore', Colonel Fairfax in 'The Yeomen of the Guard', Alexis in 'The Sorcerer', The Defendant in 'Trial... By Jury', Eisenstein in 'Die Fledermaus', Joe in 'Reedy River' (a role he'll be revising in the upcoming inaugural Sydney Folk Festival this August), Spalanzani in 'The Tales of Hoffmann', Don Ottavio in 'Don Giovanni', and Alfredo in 'La Traviata'. Michael's High Tenor voice is well suited to 18th Century repertoire, and this took him to Europe for an extended study and performance season in 2014. He has gained several coveted prizes in various Sydney Eisteddfods, and continues his studies with well-known baritone Robert Bickerstaff. Michael's also performs with a number of well-known choirs around Sydney, and at the end of 2018 he completed a New Zealand tour as Principal Soloist for Artes Christi choir. He is currently rehearsing for the role of Sándor Barinkay in Rockdale Opera's 'The Gypsy Baron'. 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/BDVXD

11.01.2022 Several of our wonderful performers from our recent 'Cameos' event will be singing this Sunday in Glebe - they'd love your support if you're in the area!

11.01.2022 Just two more chances to see this wonderful production by Factory Space Theatre Company - tomorrow night and Saturday night! Buy your FOURPLAY tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/50952

11.01.2022 Fellow G&S-Lovers - join Opera Bites in the Reagh Bar of the historic Castlereagh Boutique Hotel for a delightful romp through your favourite Gilbert & Sullivan. A welcome cocktail is included in the ticket price!

11.01.2022 Tickets to the five remaining shows of Factory Space Theatre Company's 'A Peculiar River' (this weekend and next; show features some familiar FAMS faces) are available from: trybooking.com/BAPEO - they're selling fast! It's Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure', but not as you know it (something something but it's surely as you like it)... A battle between mercy and justice set in a city of unlimited appetites. A fractured fairy tale of the Duke, the deputy, and the damsels in ...distress. When the Duke tries to clean up his realm, he finds that reality bites. Don't miss out on "This fast paced and very entertaining night of live theatre, directed with style and panache by Roz Riley." (Stage Arts) #Theatre

11.01.2022 MEET THE PERFORMER: Judith Lindeman A voice teacher passionate about everything connected with all aspects of the vocal art, Judy has loved performing in and conducting choral music, G&S, opera and oratorio for over 50 years. She has directed shows and conducted choirs, and had her own opera company - Opera con Amore - to perform one-act operas. Her previous roles include Lady Sangazure in The Sorcerer (pictured here), Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Lady Angela and Lady Ja...ne in Patience, Miss Buttercup in H.M.S. Pinafore, Katisha in The Mikado, Diana Trapes in The Beggars Opera, and Miss Andrews in Reedy River. She has a passion for helping singers to perform music theatre in a fun and supportive environment. 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/BDVXD

10.01.2022 This will be a fun night out with our friends at Opera Bites - end of October. Book early to avoid disappointment!

10.01.2022 'Cameos of Song and Dance', featuring Song Mystique, is on in Manly this weekend (three performances across 27th and 28th July); get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/BDVXD

07.01.2022 MEET THE PERFORMER: Lisa Stewart Lisa has been involved in singing and performing since childhood, and as a teenager performed such diverse roles as Eliza Doolittle in a cabaret version of 'My Fair Lady', the fairy Moth in 'A Midsummer Nights Dream', and Miss Adelaide in 'Guys and Dolls'. More recently she has played roles such as Elsie in 'The Yeomen of the Guard', The Queen of the Fairies in the musical pantomime 'The Prince Who Broke His Promises', Goneril in Shakespeare'...s 'King Lear', The Plaintiff in 'Trial By Jury', Aline in 'The Sorcerer', Jill in the musical pantomime 'Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk', Adele in 'Die Fledermaus', Lucy Lockit in 'The Beggars Opera', Emma Darwin in 'The Origin of the Species', Cinderella in 'Cinderella: Private Investigator', Mary in 'Reedy River' (a role she's reprising for the upcoming inaugural Sydney Folk Festival this August!), Isabella in 'A Peculiar River' (an adaptation of Shakespeares 'Measure for Measure'), Zerlina in 'Don Giovanni', and Alison in Factory Space Theatre Companys recent show 'FourPlay' (a collection of four edgy, modern, Australian short plays). She also sings with three a cappella choirs, dabbles in both film and recorded voice artistry for eBooks, and performs as a solo and ensemble singer at concerts, weddings, charity events and corporate get-togethers. 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/BDVXD

06.01.2022 NEWSFLASH: 'Cameos of Song and Dance' will feature stunning dance performances from the stars of Dance Arena! The show is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=524501&... For more information on Dance Arena, see https://dancearena.com.au/

06.01.2022 We've been busy bees, getting all our costumes and props into ship-shape storage order! Bit more work to go but things are looking great! We've also got some fundraising coming up at a local Bunnings, and stay tuned for details of our July concert in Manly, and an exciting show towards the end of the year... #BusyTimes #MusicTheatre

06.01.2022 Two of our regular FAMS performers are performing in this great upcoming show - why not take a weekend in the Mountains?

05.01.2022 MEET THE PERFORMER: Arthur Moreland Arthur started with the choir at St Stephens Anglican Church, Willoughby in about 1950. He sang with the North Sydney Technical High School male choir from 1953-57, performing in annual concerts at the Sydney Town Hall and a G&S production each year. In 2001 he joined St Stephens Anglican Church, Belrose and from there supported other churches with their presentations - St Andrews, Roseville, Forestville Uniting and Frenchs Forest Uniting. ...Arthur joined FAMS in 2014, performing in the chorus of The Yeomen of the Guard. In 2015 he played the roles of the Notary in The Sorcerer and the Foreman of the Jury in Trial By Jury, in 2016 he delighted us with his portrayal of John Gay in The Beggars Opera, and in 2018 he played Alf in Reedy River. Throughout this time, he has worked tirelessly behind the scenes, and is an absolute asset to the company. 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/BDVXD

05.01.2022 We open today, at 2pm in Manly! FAMS Theatre Company has been presenting G&S, music theatre and concerts for nearly 50 years. Often a stepping stone for young talent in the past, we are now showcasing Song Mystique, a recently formed group of experienced singers presenting a lively mix of quartets, trios, duets and solos.... Featured are the beautiful young young dancers from Dance Arena. They will join the singers in 'Dance a Cachuca' from the lovely G&S piece 'The Gondoliers'. This lively concert also including gorgeous duets from 'The Pearlfishers' and 'West Side Story' will have you weeping one minute and on your feet the next! 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly at 2pm and 7:30pm today, and at 2pm tomorrow; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/BDVXD (or limited tickets available at the door). [Image by Carrie Hannigan - Pixabay]

04.01.2022 MEET THE PERFORMER: Tim Swales Born in the Isle of Wight, Tim studied piano and organ while at school and college, gaining an ATCL diploma at the age of 16. Subsequently he joined the Royal Navy and served for 25 years, much of it in submarines, attaining the rank of Commander before taking early retirement to emigrate to Australia. Living in Dee Why, Tim has continued his interest in things maritime by working first for the Port Authority and then Captain Cook Cruises and al...so as a volunteer with the Sydney Heritage Fleet. Despite a predominantly nautical career, music has always been a very important part of Tims life. Joining the choir at St Johns Anglican Church in Dee Why in 1994, he was appointed organist and Director of Music eight years later. Tims wife, Kathe, shares his love of the sea, working alongside him as a volunteer with the Sydney Heritage Fleet. Their son David, is a ferry skipper on Sydney Harbour. We are eternally grateful for Tims talent and commitment to accompanying our performers on piano at so many of our events. 'Cameos of Song and Dance' is on in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=524501&

04.01.2022 This looks like a wonderful event, and on our side of the Bridge!

02.01.2022 A few snaps from our recent fundraiser BBQ at Bunnings Warringah Mall...funds will go towards our upcoming 'Cameos of Song and Dance' this July at Star of the Sea Theatre https://www.facebook.com/events/2233782226936500/?event_time_id=2233782233603166

01.01.2022 Whose truncheon is the tastiest? We couldn't resist sharing these last few cheeky photos from Saturday's rehearsal...not long to go now until our 'Cameos of Song and Dance' - in Manly 27th and 28th July; get your tickets from: https://www.trybooking.com/BDVXD