CURTAIN UP - LATEST NEWS

The last flag was waved and the last curtain closed on an excellent run of Les Misérables - School Edition. Massive congratulations to the production team, cast and crew for a fantastic show. At around 92%, this was the best-sold youth show since 2012, and audience feedback has been phenomenal.

Huge thanks as well to all the volunteers who helped make the show (and theatre move-out!) go off so smoothly. You all have set the bar way higher than the barricade!

There's still time to sign up to join the Choral Group in their carol rehearsals. Beginning on Monday 22nd September, we will be working on an international programme which will have something for everyone.

We welcome all voices, but are particularly short of tenors at the moment. Contact Susana Álvarez if you'd like to know more.

We are pleased to welcome Chris Cartwright to the Committee. He will replace Frou-Frou, our current Publicity Manager, who will be stepping down at the AGM (Sunday 2nd of November). To facilitate the transition, Chris has already been co-opted to the team. 

Until the AGM, Frou-Frou will act as Secretary, as a temporary measure while Bindu is unavailable.

Do you hear the people sing? You will this weekend, so don't wait One day more to get your tickets!

The GAOS youth have Dreamed a dream and now these young Stars are ready to Bring it home.

At the end of the day we'll send you home with A heart full of love for musical theatre and your GAOS community.

We need two volunteers to drive trucks from the theatre back to HQ during the move-out on Sunday 31st August. We estimate each truck will need to make two trips.

We have to pick up the keys before Europcar Vernier closes Saturday 30th August at 18h. Each driver must go in person and present their drivers licence. When you pick up the truck on Sunday you can leave your car at Europcar. Please contact Jo if you can help.

Summer holidays are over, and it's time to think further ahead in the year - to Christmas! This year our conductor Chelsea has opted for an international Christmas carol evening, as countries around the world are striving for peace and understanding. The programme will be fun and include some challenges, and you'll be surprised that you know some of them already!

Please say that you'll join us, we'd love to see you. Sign up with Susana Álvarez as soon as possible, latest by 15th September, so we know how much music to order.

Rehearsals will start on Monday 22nd September at GAOS HQ, at our usual time of 19h-20h30. The concert will take place on Wednesday 17th December at the Collège de Staël in Geneva. There will be a small fee to cover the cost of music, including copyright.

Any questions, just ask! We look forward to hearing from you, and seeing you on Monday 22nd September!

The Choral Group is looking for a piano accompanist to replace (or fill in for) our long-time loyal accompanist Joan Cambitsis, who would love to retire! Rehearsals for our next concert begin on Monday 22nd September, and Joan will be away until mid-October, so we really need someone to play at least for those rehearsals. Please get in touch with Joan if interested.

Are you a theatre kid at heart, still trying to "dance through" adult life? Join a team of musical lovers for an original comedy about a group of people who just can't stop breaking into song.

Your Directors Stephanie Bongioanni and Aurélie Laporte have created a short play interwoven with about 20 songs, each from a different musical.

Audition information is available here. Deadline is Wednesday 10th of September at 23h. Performances are in March 2026.

The Fringe is getting ready to start rehearsing a new show, on the theme "London by Day and by Night". It will be directed by Wolfgang and Annette Schutt, with Wolfgang as Musical Director. Rehearsals will take place at HQ on Wednesdays, 14h-16h, starting on the 10th of September, plus some weekend rehearsals. Individual rehearsals for solo parts can be arranged. Performances will be in January 2026. Attached is a list of songs and skits included in the programme. Please contact Wolfgang if interested in taking part.

Ever thought about joining the Committee? After several years of dedicated service, our Business Manager, Helen Weir, our Publicity Manager, Frou-Frou, and our Assistant Publicity Manager, Katya Akulich, are stepping down. If you are interested in these, or any other, Committee positions, please contact info@gaos.ch or any of our current Committee members directly for information.