Burnley Light Opera Society

Burnley Light Opera Society Burnley’s award winning theatre group. Amateur by name, not performance! 🎭 THG Grey and the Bishop of Burnley, Canon E Priestly Swain.

"In January (1934) a small band of pioneers, conceiving that the formation of a Light Opera Society in Burnley was long overdue, appointed a Committee of enthusiasts to undertake the establishment of such a project and were fortunate at the outset in persuading Capt. THG Grey and the Bishop of Burnley to become respectively President and Vice-President of the new formation." - President Capt. THG

Grey, M.C., 1934, on the Society's first production "Rose Marie"

The Burnley Light Opera Society was born in 1934 under the initial leadership of Capt. Since its humble beginnings 80 years ago, the society has run through a total of 85 shows (at least one every year, except for the war years 1942-1945)

03/06/2026

Show dates 2nd to 7th November 2026

✨ Wouldn’t it be loverly? ✨Tonight, the journey begins! The incredible cast and creative team of BLOS are heading into t...
20/05/2026

✨ Wouldn’t it be loverly? ✨
Tonight, the journey begins! The incredible cast and creative team of BLOS are heading into the rehearsal room for the very first time tonight to bring the timeless classic My Fair Lady to life. 🎶🎭
The scripts are open, the music is ready and the energy is unmatched as this wonderful company create something truly special over the coming months. From the iconic songs to the brilliant story, you won’t want to miss a single moment of this magnificent production.
Make sure you secure your tickets early to witness the magic yourself!
📍Burnley Mechanics Theatre
🗓️9th - 14th November
🎟️ Book Now: Click the link in our bio to grab your tickets today!
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The streets of London are calling, and they’re calling YOU 🇬🇧✨Could you be our Colonel Pickering? Or one of our Male Fea...
23/04/2026

The streets of London are calling, and they’re calling YOU 🇬🇧✨

Could you be our Colonel Pickering? Or one of our Male Featured or Ensemble Roles?

Interested? Get in touch to find out more!

We have had lots of exciting things happening at BLOS HQ and we cannot wait to share them with you all!!First up, we onl...
20/04/2026

We have had lots of exciting things happening at BLOS HQ and we cannot wait to share them with you all!!

First up, we only went and got the Highly Commended award at awards for our Production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame!!

We are incredible proud to be part of amateur dramatics in Burnley, helping to bring people together through creativity, community and a shared love of theatre for 90 years!

A HUGE good luck to all auditionees today!! ✨🎭Go in there, trust your instincts, and give it everything you’ve got! You’...
29/03/2026

A HUGE good luck to all auditionees today!! ✨🎭

Go in there, trust your instincts, and give it everything you’ve got! You’ve already done the hard work just by showing up.

Break a leg 💫

🎭 Happy World Theatre Day! 🎭From everyone at Burnley Light Opera Society, we’re proud to celebrate the joy of live theat...
27/03/2026

🎭 Happy World Theatre Day! 🎭

From everyone at Burnley Light Opera Society, we’re proud to celebrate the joy of live theatre today and every day.

Thank you to our amazing members and audiences for keeping theatre alive in our community.

Here’s to many more shows to come!

Quick reminder — it’s My Fair Lady Audition Prep Night tonight.We’re looking forward to seeing everyone and helping you ...
25/03/2026

Quick reminder — it’s My Fair Lady Audition Prep Night tonight.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone and helping you feel ready for your auditions. We will see you all at the Mechanics Theatre Basement!

🎭 TODAY’S THE DAY 🎭Join us this evening for our My Fair Lady Information Evening – your chance to meet the production te...
18/03/2026

🎭 TODAY’S THE DAY 🎭

Join us this evening for our My Fair Lady Information Evening – your chance to meet the production team and discover everything about getting involved in this exciting production - both onstage and offstage!

📅 Wednesday 18th March 2026
🕗 7.30pm
📍 Prairie Sports Village, Windermere Ave, Burnley, BB10 2FU

Only 1 DAY LEFT until our My Fair Lady Get Together Evening! 🔔Whether you're interested in becoming part of the cast or ...
17/03/2026

Only 1 DAY LEFT until our My Fair Lady Get Together Evening! 🔔

Whether you're interested in becoming part of the cast or helping offstage, this is your chance to get all the information about being involved in our upcoming production.

📅 Wednesday 18th March 2026
🕗 7.30pm
📍 Prairie Sports Village, Windermere Ave, Burnley BB10 2FU

We cannot wait to see lots of you there!

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