Upcoming…
Who We Are
We are an amateur musical theatre company with a passion and drive to put on amazing shows for the local community, providing a variety of opportunities to involve our diverse community in local theatre, on and off stage.
Colchester Operatic Society (Charity no. 1198865) was founded in 1924 and we are one of the region’s oldest musical theatre companies performing annually to rave reviews. Over the years we have put on over 130 shows/concerts involving over 8,600 cast and crew.
We currently produce a main show in the early part of the year, running for two weeks at The Mercury Theatre and a summer concert, which has been performed at a variety of smaller venues, in and around Colchester.
What We Do
Backstage Crew
From lighting to costume and props, our backstage team brings every show to life. Learn how you can get involved behind the scenes.
Production Team
The production team brings each show to life. Their expertise ensures every performance runs smoothly and looks spectacular.
The Committee
We are run by elected committee members. Discover who is who and read about their experience in COS.
For many of our members it is being part of an exciting theatrical project that interests them. If you love acting, dancing, singing or assisting in other aspects of theatre productions, there is something for you in COS.
To Us, Inclusion Matters !
We pride ourselves on being community based. Whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, experience or ability, Colchester Operatic Society offers challenging, rewarding and above all FUN activities for anyone with an interest in musical theatre.
LATEST NEWS
Love is in the air…..
Fresh from their vibrant musical production of Guys and Dolls, join Colchester Operatic[…]
2027 COS Show Announcement – Call Out for Creatives
We are excited to announce that COS will be producing Sunset[…]
Call out for Creatives
We are excited to announce that CO2 will be producing We Will[…]
CO2 Youth Group
A huge number of our young performers have gone on to build successful careers in the theatrical industry, making their mark both on and off the stage.
Many of them are currently starring in West End productions, captivating audiences with their talent, and appearing on your TV screens. Their journeys began right here, and we couldn’t be prouder.
