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- York Musical Theatre Company; 1902-present
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- York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society 1902-2002
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The York Musical Theatre Company is York's longest established amateur theatre company. It was founded in 1902. It was originally called the York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. It was renamed the York Musical Theatre Company in 2002.
The group gave its first performance in April 1903
The Society's meetings and performances were suspended during World War I 1914 - 1919, and reconvened in 1920. During World War II 1939-1945, performances were again suspended, but started up again from 1946. During the April 1942 air raid on York, many of the early records of the society (1902 - 1939) were destroyed.
The group gained charitable status in 1978.
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The York Musical Theatre Company still exists today. It's primary aims are to provide
- Cultural recognition for its members
- Entertainment for the public
- Financial support for local organizations
Throughout it's history, the group has performed at locations across the city - the Theatre Royal, the Festival Concert Rooms, the Joseph Rowntree Theatre and the Grand Opera House (formerly SS Empire).
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ISAAR(CPF): International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families, International Council on Archives (2nd edition, 2003)
NCA Rules: Rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names, National Council on Archives (1997)
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www.yorkmusicaltheatrecompany.org.uk
Memories By The Score: a View of York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society - Helen Mackman (2002) York Amateur and Operatic Dramatic Society.
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Entry reviewed by HWaughman, 19/07/2024