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Windsor & Eton Operatic Society

Where we perform

We perform at two different venues throughout the year. 
 
For the Autumn show we perform at the Farrer Theatre, Eton College and for the Spring perfomance we use Norden Farm Centre for Performing Arts in Maidenhead...
 

Farrah Theatre, Eton College

The principal home of WEOS is the Farrer Theatre, Eton.
This is a purpose built theatre dating back to the 1960's when it was built by Eton College.
It has extensive faciltities for both audience and production groups.

The theatre seats 404, chairs in the front row can be removed for wheelchair use by arrangement. All facilities are available on the ground floor, however there are three steps up into the building. St Johns Ambulance attend to handle any first aid problems.

Car parking is available either directly outside the theatre in the "Parade Ground" or along Common Lane. Wardens will guide you to a parking space on the night. Early arrival is advised to avoid queues.

Premium seats are taken from the middle block which have an optimal view of the stage.

A Licenced bar can be found in the foyer, and interval drinks can be pre-ordered. Ice creams are sold during the interval.
Production programmes are on sale either from the box office in the foyer or from any WEOS representative.

Occasionally it is possible to buy tickets on the night from the box office.

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Norden Farm Centre for Performing Arts, Maidenhead 

The Centre's history begins in the 1970s, when a strong demand for an arts centre for Maidenhead began to emerge. It was focused by the establishment of Maidenhead Arts in 1978, set up as an umbrella organisation of local arts groups committed to establishing an appropriate centre for both amateur and professional work.

In 1992 an opportunity arose to consider part of the Norden Farm site, sought for redevelopment. The site offered listed buildings with a quality ambience suited to creative activity, an opportunity to preserve part of Maidenhead's heritage, and a proximity to the heart of the community which would enable use of the facility to be maximised.

A Trust with Registered Charity status, Norden Farm Centre Trust, was established to manage the project. Work commenced on building Norden Farm arts centre in early 1994. In autumn 1994 the National Lottery commenced operation and Norden Farm Centre Trust applied to the Arts Council for lottery funding to complete Norden Farm.

Following an intensive and detailed design and public consultation phase, planning approval was granted in September 1997. The Arts Council carried out a full assessment during autumn 1997, prior to an announcement of support and approval for the finished scheme with a Lottery award of £5,295,000 in January 1998. The final design stage of the project was completed in late 1998 and Norden Farm Centre for the Arts finally opened its doors to the public on the 17 September 2000.

Up to 2,500 people a week visit the Centre for a variety of live shows, films, classes and workshops, or to eat in the Cafe Bar or Norden's restaurant.