A SHORT HISTORY.
Hawick Amateur Operatic Society was founded in 1910. The founder
members included Willie and John Campbell, W. P. Gaylor, Adam
Leithhead and Helen Charters who was the mother of the present
producer Jean Wintrope. The first production "H.M.S. Pinafore"
was staged in the 'New Theatre' in Croft Road in the spring of
1911. The Musical Director for the production was Mr. Robert Rimmer
the conductor of the Hawick Saxhorn Band. His wife took the female
leading role of 'Josephine'. Jeans mother, Helen Charters appeared
as one of the 'sisters, cousins and aunts' in the chorus. Jeans father
joined the society after the Great War. Jeans sister Nan became assistant
pianist and eventually played full time serving the society for many
years. Hawick audiences are well aware of the many roles Jean
has played on the amateur stage before becoming a producer for Hawick
and other Border Societies. Hawick Amateur Operatic Society is
looking forward to its centenary in 2010.
Next Production
SOUTH PACIFIC
13th to 18th March
2006
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