HEOS is one of the premiere amateur musical societies in West London, and probably the oldest, having been founded in 1911. We strive to produce shows to the highest standard, and are known for beautifully costumed productions.

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Our first show, The Merry Wives of Windsor in 1911, was performed at the Park Hall in Greenford Avenue on a small stage with gas lighting. Apart from the war years, we have performed at least one show every year.

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Type of shows

We perform 3 or 4 shows a year:

• a large-scale musical at Questors Theatre, Ealing

• a traditional Christmas pantomime at the Greenford Hall

• a summer revue, typically songs from musical theatre, in a local church hall

• a Christmas concert performed at Northolt Methodist Church

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Membership and how to join

Membership is open to anyone from senior school-age upwards. No previous experience is necessary, and there are no auditions to join.

For further information please contact heos.memsec@gmail.com

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Rehearsals

Rehearsals are in Northolt Methodist Church hall, Church Road, Northolt, UB5 5DB (see map).

There is a car park behind the church, and the venue is served

by buses 90, 120, 140, 282 and E10, and Northolt station on the

Central Line, ½ mile away.

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Rehearsal days are:

• Mondays: chorus (main, Christmas and summer shows)

• Tuesdays: occasional rehearsals for pantomime

• Thursdays: principals (main & summer shows)

• Sundays: everyone (main or summer show – for the last

   few weeks before performance)

• Sundays: chorus, dancers and principals (pantomime).

 

How is the society organised and run?

HEOS is managed by a committee elected from the

membership at the annual AGM. We are a registered charity and affiliated to NODA – The National Operatic and Dramatic Association, and Ealing Arts and Leisure.

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Production teams

We sometimes use professional directors and musical directors, or we may use our in-house talent. In recent years our choreography has been done by our own extremely talented pool of choreographers.

 

Show Auditions

Auditions are held for principal parts in a show. Any member is welcome to audition.

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Social

Our varied social calendar, with events throughout the year includes quiz nights, murder mysteries, barbecues and Christmas dinners.
 

Awards

HEOS has won a number of awards over the years from NODA (The National Operatic and Dramatic Association).Our principals and choruses are frequently nominated for best performance awards. The society has won numerous programme awards, including the National RTH Perkins trophy for programme design. Most recently, our 2024 production of 42nd Street won two area awards; Best Female in a Musical and Best Musical. Our 2024 Pantomime also won the Flame Award for Inspirational Contribution to the Pursuit of Excellence in Theatre and Enhancement of the Overall Theatrical Experience.

Several members hold NODA Long Service Medals in recognition of their years treading the boards.

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Mailing List

If you would like to be informed of future HEOS shows and events, please sign up below

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