ABOUT US

The Bohemians are one of Edinburgh's major amateur musical companies.

Every year the Company provides over 50 people from all walks of life with the opportunity to work with dynamic and experienced directors, musical directors and technicians presenting large-scale productions as part of Festival City Theatres Amateur Season in The King’s Theatre, one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious venues.

HISTORY

Formed in 1909 The Bohemians Lyric Opera Company is one of Scotland’s oldest and most respected “amdram” Companies, and is committed to bringing high quality productions of musicals and musical plays to Edinburgh and East of Scotland audiences.

The Company is fully affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA)

Charitable Status and Youth Policy

“The Bohemians” Lyric Opera Company is recognised as a Charity by OSCR and from time to time makes charitable donations to local and national charities. The Company has a close working relationship with Waverley Care, Scotland’s only H.I.V. and A.I.D.S. charity and also administers an Outreach Programme for disadvantaged schoolchildren. Over the years large numbers of schoolchildren from some of Edinburgh’s most socially deprived areas have taken part in the productions, been given free or reduced seat prices and given educational visits backstage.

Registered in Scotland on 13 December 2005 under the Companies Act 1985
as a private Company Limited by Guarantee.
Company Number 294415

Scottish Charity: SC 028788
Registered Office: 6 Craigmount Park, Edinburgh, EH12 8EE

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