See us February 19th to the 22nd at 7:30pm, with a 2:30pm matinee on the 21st, all in The Annex Theatre with our new production: Cindarella!!

Regular Rehearsals 7pm Tuesdays in room 4013, Building 34!

Welcome to LOpSoc, the award-winning University of Southampton Light Opera Society. We are a friendly group with a strong, enthusiastic community of present and past members. We put on at least two shows and one tour each academic year, being regular participants in the International G&S UniFestival. We also have regular socials, workshops for members and recitals within the society. Our chorus is not auditioned, everyone is welcome to join our productions regardless of previous experience. Our members also have the opportunity to audition for lead roles, be part of production teams, join our orchestra and much more!

Our new show Cindarella will be performed on the 19th to the 22nd of February, and we hope to see you all there!

In Spring 2022, we performed our first in-person show since Spring 2019! We performed Rodger and Hammerstein's Carousel with the the University's Musical Theatre society Showstoppers
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Last Summer 2025 we performed Iolanthe. Click here for more info!

Due to COVID-19, we haven't been able to attend the annual International Gilbert and Sullivan Festivals. However, in 2025 we returned, performing our '25 summer show Iolanthe where we received multiple nominations and an award. Donate to the International G&S Festival here!

If you would like to sponsor us, please contact the LOpSoc committee.

OUR SHOWS

Spring Show

19:30 18th-21st, Feb 2026
The Annex Theatre

In Spring 2026, LOpSoc will perform Rodgers and Hammersteins Cinderella!






Summer Show

7:30pm 15th-17th June 2023
The Annex Theatre

Carboy, an Apothecarist is in love with Laetitia, who is forbidden from marrying him by her Father, Mr Grinder a retired Grocer. Meanwhile the Duke of Islington, in disguise, has fulfilled his search for common virtue and is determined to marry Eliza, but his true identity is still a secret. Will Carboy and Laetitia marry? Will the Duke be revealed? Come and see to find out!

G&S Festival

CANCELLED

The 27th International G&S Festival was sadly cancelled last year. Click here to support the festival and keep them afloat until next year!







HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST PERFORMANCES

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST PERFORMANCES