Threepenny Opening Night a sell out!

EUSOG's performance of Brecht and Weill's Threepenny Opera opened at the fringe last night to a sell-out audience.  The show runs until the 30th August and tickets can be obtained online from www.edfringe.com or in person at the Paradise Green box office at Augustine's (Venue 152) on George IV Bridge.

Threepenny Fringe Website (http://www.threepennyfringe.co.uk)

Announcing the Threepenny Opera Caberet Night!

On the 20th May the cast of the Threepenny Opera will be performing  an eclectic mix of muscial numbers for your enjoyment and entertainment!  Pop along to Koko Bar (previously known as Native State) opposite the (still kind of) new Informatics building at Potterrow.  Doors open at 7.30pm and the singing will start soon after.  As well as the vocal talents of our lovely cast there'll be drinks deals to keep you merry and and atmosphere that can't be beaten.  At the bargain price of £3 entry for students and £4 for non-students its an offer you can't refuse.  We hope to see you there!

http://www.kokobar.co.uk/
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EUSOG to perform Threepenny Opera at the Fringe!

EUSOG return this year after two very successful Fringe 2009 sell-out shows; 'Rent' and 'The Pirates of Penzance', to perform the Brecht and Weill collaboration; 'The Threepenny Opera'. Join them in the dark and corrupt streets of Victorian, London, where notorious criminal Macheath (Mack the Knife) leads an immoral gang of thieves. EUSOG's version of this highly stylised and satirical musical puts a fresh spin on the show and you can be part of it!  For audition information and the date of time of the open meeting head over to the threepenny pages at www.eusog.org/shows/2010/threepenny

Ruddigore Tickets Now Available!

Tickets for EUSOG's production of Ruddigore from the 9th to the 13 March at the Churchill Theatre are now available to order through our online tickets portal at www.eusog.org/tickets.

Tickets are prices at
Full Price: £9
Concession: £5.

Tickets are also available to reserve by phone on 07940968312.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Now Accepting Proposals for Fringe 2010

Calling one and all..!

Fancy yourself a Director, Producer, Musical Director or an Assistant at the world's largest arts festival? Your time has come!

EUSOG are looking for budding MDs, Directors and Producers to come forward and put on a show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which this year runs from the 6th to 30th August 2010. You can apply individually or in groups (it won't effect your chances either way) and all you have to do is meet with the committee to discuss your ideas and plans. The best proposals will then be selected and funded!

If you want to apply all you have to do is let us know your intentions by e-mailing proposals@eusog.org by the 20th February 2010 with your name, any others in your team (if applicable) and your proposed show or role. For more information, guidance notes and a full list of applicants please visit eusog.org/proposals.

Just over 1 Week to Go!

That's right, Ruddigore opens at the Churchill Theatre a week on Tuesday!  It's all coming together and looking both hilarious and scary (often at the same time!) and the cast are really looking forward to the show.  The girls however remain unimpressed with Chris's (Robin Oakapple/Ruthven Murgatroyd) scary face; he's still got a week to practise though!

If you haven't booked or reserved your tickets yet get in touch on 07940968312 or book via the website at www.eusog.org/tickets

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Announcing EUSOG's 49th Annual Ball

Before the 50th must be the 49th. Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for an evening of singing, feasting and merriment that promises to be the social highlight of the year! Tickets cost £30/£37 (TBC) and will include entrance to pre-dinner cocktail parties, a champagne reception, dinner, a ceilidh and an after-party for those who don't want the night to end. As always, though, there are a limited number of tickets available so be sure to get yours well in advance. You can reserve your ticket with a deposit of £15 by e-mailing committee@eusog.org. Tickets for just the ceilidh and after-party will be available in due course.

50th Anniversary Subcommittee Instated

In case you didn't know, Savoy will be 50 years old in 2011! Dealing with the monumental task of celebrating so much EUSOG history is quite a challenge, but we are delighted to welcome Louisa Casson, Mary Clare and Nick Clelland to our new 50th subcommittee who will be organising the event. If you have any suggestions or would like any information, please e-mail them at 50th@eusog.org - and watch this space as the dates will be confirmed soon!

Student Festival Success

EUSOG is proud to announce that it's two contributions to Edinburgh University's Student Festival were a resounding success. We held a "Ruddi-Cabaret", showcasing some of Savoy's budding talent at it's best, and "Scratch G&S", a new piece of writing by our very own Geoff Lee, both of which raised nearly £300 for the society. Thank you to everyone who got involved!

Audition Information Updated

Note if you are singing the non ruddigore pieces in your audition for Ruddigore that Sam (our Musical Director) will want to hear a bit more of each of the ladies songs.  For more info and to see the music take a peak at the auditions section under Ruddigore 2010.

Good luck to everyone with the auditions!

Guys and Dolls Over but Ruddigore just Beginning!

That's right, Guys and Dolls finished on Saturday having opened to sell out audiences almost every night.  There's no rest for the wicked though as our next show, Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore, starts rehearsals within the next two weeks!  Auditions will be over the coming weekend (20th - 22nd November) and if you're itching to get up on the stage and tread the boards you can find out more by heading along to the open meeting at the Pleasance Theatre this Friday (20th November) at 7:00pm.  Even if the bright lights of the stage aren't for you we're also on the look out for talented musicians, techies and anyone interested in being part of the show!

For more information head on over to the ruddigore pages on the right or drop an email to the production team at ruddigore@eusog.org

Guys and Dolls on this week! Don't miss your chance to see it!

EUSOG's production of Guys and Dolls opened at the Pleasance Theatre last night (tuesday 10th November) and runs until Saturday (14th November).

With some stunning choreography (the Dancing at the Havana Club and some slick moves from the guys during the Craps game being some of the highlights) and superb vocals throughout, the show is one that should not be missed.

To reserve or book your tickets either hit the *Online Tickets* link on the right or give our Tickets Manager Geoff a call on 07940968312.

A few more pics from the show...

Wanted: A Production Team for Ruddigore

Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group is looking for a Director, Musical Director and Producer for the G&S Operetta Ruddigore which will be on at the Churchill Theatre from the 9th to 13th March 2010. For more information please see eusog.org/proposals or e-mail proposals@eusog.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Teviot Casino Night

The cast of "GUYS AND DOLLS" are having a Casino night in Teviot!

To raise money for the November production, we are having a night of blackjack, roulette and craps for everyone to enjoy!

Entry is £5 including gambling chips
£2 without chips.

Prizes to be won at the end of the night for people with the most chips!

Games start at 8.30!

Hope to see you all there!"

Bake Sale this Friday!

We will be holding a bake sale from 12.30 outside the Library in George Square this Friday. Come along for some tasty treats to help raise money for our November production of Guys and Dolls!

Savoy EGM 18th October 1pm

Guys and Dolls Auditions

Auditions are now welcome for EUSOG's November production of Guys and Dolls!  For times, locations and audition pieces head on over to http://www.eusog.org/shows/2009/guysanddolls .  We look forward to seeing you at the auditions!

EUSOG to perform 2nd show at the festival

Edinburgh University Savoy Opera group will also, along with their production of Rent, be performing Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta The Pirates of Penzance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2009.  The group performed 2 shows last year with great success and the stage is set for a repeat performance.

Details of auditions for Pirates will be announced shortly, watch this space!

EUSOG to perform Rent at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

Edinburgh University Opera Group are proud to announce that they will be performing Rent at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.  For more details, a synopsis and cast list see www.eusog.org/shows/2009/rent

Now accepting Proposals

It's that time of year again! Savoy is looking for a Producer, Musical Director, Director and a Show to perform from the 10th-14th November 2009 in the Pleasance Theatre. For more information see eusog.org/proposals

Cabaret this Saturday 23rd May in Teviot Loft Bar

Come join us for a relaxed fun night of Cabaret in Teviot's Loft Bar from 8:30pm onwards on the 23rd May.

Music may include Jazz, Musical, Popular and many more genres

Entry will be £3.
Cheap Drink offers!

Excellent Singers from the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival casts of 'The Pirates of Penzance' and 'Rent'!

All with the AMAZING Sam 'Jazz Hands' Cable on Keys!