Brief history of the society
Founded in 1962, Windsor & Eton Opera (Formerly Windsor
& Eton Operatic Society) has risen from strength to strength, producing a wide variety of opera and operetta, including
operas by Verdi, Wagner, Offenbach, Pucinni, Rossini, Bizet, Tchaikowsky, and most of Gilbert and Sullivan's ever popular
pieces.
In the early years, the shows were put on in school halls. In 1975, the Society was fortunate to be able
to perform, and continues to perform in the Farrer Theatre at Eton College.
An audience of over two thousand sees
each show. In conjunction with the Rotary Club of Windsor St George Gala Night guests have included HRH The Princess
Royal, HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh, The Earl and Countess of Wessex and the late HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen
Mother.
