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The GAOS Choral Group 2025 Spring Concert is fast approaching - Saturday 10th may, at 20h, in the Holy Trinity Church!

Everyone has been working hard to prepare this concert for you - beautiful classical pieces, including several well-known favourites, and highlighting the beloved Requiem by John Rutter with a young GAOS soloist! Our conductor Chelsea has spent hours getting the best out of all our singers, and we hope you will come and support us. Entry free, retiring collection - and a friendly apéro afterwards.

Make sure you have this GAOS event in your agenda!

It's that time of year again - auditions are open for our upcoming Christmas show! That's right, we're switching things up this year with Elf the Musical - not a panto! Based on the much-loved holiday film starring Will Ferrell, this feel-good musical is packed with festive cheer, catchy songs, and plenty of laughs. With upbeat musical numbers and lots of dance breaks, strong dancers who can light up the stage are especially encouraged to audition.

Audition dates: 17th, 21st, 22nd and 24th June

Audition pack, materials and sign up sheet can be found here, and you can see the poster here.

Get ready to spread some Christmas cheer - by singing loud for all to hear!

Get ready for a production like no other - Jesus Christ Superstar is hitting the GAOS stage this May, and it's already shaping up to be one of our boldest, most unforgettable musicals yet.

Did you know this rock opera was once banned in South Africa and Hungary - and, at the same time, praised by the Vatican? Pope Paul VI was reportedly impressed, saying it might bring more people to Christianity than anything else. Now that's impact!

Nominated for five Tony Awards, the musical has broken boundaries - including casting women in traditionally male roles. GAOS is proudly following that trailblazing path, with Empi Mörn in the role of Judas, Nataliya Domnina as the high priest Annas, and Amy Lally playing Simon Zealotes.

Expect powerful vocals, raw emotion, fierce choreography - and a fresh, contemporary take on a show that's just as provocative and moving today as when the show debuted in 1971, the same year GAOS was born!

Don't miss your chance to be part of this legendary experience. Use the code HOSANNA to get your GAOS member's discount, available until the 28th of April.

Book your tickets now and remember to spread the word!

The GAOS Choral Group warmly invites you to our 2025 Spring Concert on Saturday 10th May, 20h, in the Holy Trinity Church!

Everyone has been working hard to prepare this concert for you - beautiful classical pieces, including several well-known favourites, and highlighting the beloved Requiem by John Rutter. Our conductor Chelsea has spent hours getting the best out of all our singers, and we hope you will come and support us. Entry free, retiring collection - and a friendly apéro afterwards. Mark this GAOS event in your agenda now!

You can see the poster here. Please share widely.

Tickets for GEDS's next show, Pygmalion, are now available. GEDS is offering GAOS' members a 10% discount until the 27th of April. Discount code is GAOS 2025. Pygmalion will run from the 13th till the 17th of May at the Théâtre de Terre Sainte in Coppet. You can find the poster here.

You may recall that last year, GEDS welcomed Eva Sampson to teach a two-day acting workshop over the weekend. The event was very well received and they are doing it again! The topic will be changed this year (to be confirmed) so if you attended last time, you will be able to do so again.

Dates: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May, from 10h to 18h.

Venue: GAOS HQ

Prices: GEDS and GAOS members - CHF 130; GEDS and GAOS members unemployed/students - CHF 100; non-members: CHF 180.

Space is limited to 25 places.

About Eva: Eva Sampson trained on the National Theatre Studio Directors' Course and at the University of Birmingham. She is the Co-Artistic Director of How It Ended theatre company and is an Associate of National Youth Theatre. Eva was the Sky Arts Artistic Associate for Theatre Royal Stratford East during 2022-2023.

How to register: Payment should be made at the time of registration, if possible. A reserved spot will be confirmed only upon receipt of payment. Keep in mind that places are limited, and will be open to GEDS and GAOS members as well as to the public.

Please confirm your registration by e-mail to Lance Newhart at GEDS Events: events@geds.ch.

Payments should be made to:

Name and address: Geneva English Drama Society, 1200 Geneva, Switzerland

IBAN: CH05 0900 0000 1201 0826 9

BIC: POFICHBEXXX

Please add the reference information: "Acting Workshop".

Ticket sales for Jesus Christ Superstar open today, Sunday 30th March. We have an early-bird 15% discount for members, valid for four weeks. Discount code is HOSANNA. Remember you can buy as many tickets as you need, but please do not share the code with non-members.

As the cast is getting ready to present this iconic rock opera, we would love your help spreading the buzz! If you can assist, we have posters and flyers available. Just reach out to publicity@gaos.ch for materials or ideas. Thank you for your support in making this show a success!

Piri Ballet is looking for someone to manage the sound and lighting for their dance shows on Sunday the 8th of June (morning and early afternoon) at Théâtre de Marens in Nyon. The schedule also includes lighting setup and sound checks on Saturday the 7th of June, starting from 12:30. This is a PAID job. If you are interested, please contact Amber Papp: contact@piriballet.ch or 0784395693.

The Library in English is holding its Spring Book Sale on 11th-13th April. Details on opening hours can be found here and here.

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