Ruislip Operatic Society's anniversary production

A OPERATIC society are celebrating their 85th anniversary by bringing a touch of Ancient Roman culture to Ruislip.

Ruislip Operatic Society (ROS) will present Stephen Sondheim's 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' to mark their anniversary.

ROS archivist and cast member, Les Dearlove, of Highgrove Way, Ruislip, said: "Gone are the days when decorous light opera was the staple diet for such groups.

"We love the old shows and there's a place for them in our repertoire, but it's good to do something newer and faster-paced, once in a while. And they don't come much faster than this."

Jevan Morris, from Northwood, plays the lead in the show, which he describes as the farce with class.
He said: "My character attempts - in return for his freedom - to secure the love of the virginal girl-next-door for his young master, Hero. And that obviously isn't going to be as simple as it sounds.
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Think work-shy slaves, love-sick youths, courtesans and captains rushing about in a sort of semi-clad delirium, stopping to sing the occasional song, and you'll be getting something of the idea of the show."

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum will be presented at the Winston Churchill Theatre in Pinn Way, Ruislip, from September 30 to October 4 at 7.45pm, with a Saturday matinee performance at 2.30pm.

Tickets are £13 with some concessions available. Call the box office on 07905 932 366.