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| Home
of the Bridlington Amateur Operatic and Dramatic
Society |
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BAODS makes an entrance |
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| In
1909, there was a world premiere in Bridlington;
the first performance by the Bridlington Amateur
Operatic and Dramatic Society (BAODS). The
production was the Yeoman of the Guard and
with applause ringing in their ears, the company
never looked back from that opening night. |
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| Throughout
the early years, the BAODS led a nomadic existence
performing wherever they could from the grand
surroundings of the Spa Opera House to the
less glamorous halls of local leisure centres
and schools. |
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| Then
in 2000, the society purchased its own space,
a former print works, on West Street - not
quite the West End but still our very own
bit of theatreland. |
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intimate Spotlight is now Bridlington's favourite
little venue and is the permanent home of
the BAODS. Alongside our talented amateur
company, professional touring shows perform
to enthusiastic audiences all year round.
Locals and holiday makers alike pack the auditorium
for music gigs, dramas, full-blown musicals
and the legendary annual panto. |
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| Spotlight
has been a huge success story and new development
has created a multi-functional space for rehearsals
and community activity.Facilities for both
performers and visitors havel also been improved,
plus easier access for the less mobile. |
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addition to this Live Streaming is now available,
meaning that opera.ballet and drama productions
from world famous companies can be seen in
all their glory. So from Gilbert and Sullivan
via Rodgers and Hammerstein and through to
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, the Spotlight
has become an important part of life in the
town - a hit that looks set to run and run.
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