About us

We have been performing musical shows continually in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, since 1976. We normally produce two shows per year, plus a youth production from time to time.

On stage, behind the scenes, or front of house, we are always keen to welcome new members. If you would like to be involved, watch out for audition details of our next show, and come along! If you can’t wait or have any questions, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!

If you can’t get involved at the moment but would still like to support live theatre in Trowbridge, you are welcome to make a donation:

Rehearsals and fees

Rehearsals take place on two evenings per week, usually Tuesdays and either Wednesdays or Thursdays (to be confirmed for each show), plus one or two Sundays during the run up to each show.

There is a small annual membership fee, which must be paid before auditioning for a principal role. Other fees apply per-show.

A detailed rehearsal schedule and list of fees will be published on the password-protected Cast page, and in a private Facebook group set up for each show.

NODA - For every stage

NODA membership and awards

We are proud to be a member of NODA, the national body that represents amateur theatre.

We are delighted to have received the following NODA South West awards:

Year Award Show
1997 Regional Award for Excellence The Hired Man
2004 Regional Award for Excellence Honk!
2005 The Wilfred Row Trophy for Chorus Singing The Mikado
2008 Regional Programme Shield High School Musical
2013 District 10 Achievement Award Through the Looking Glass
2014 Regional Programme (Runner Up) Oh What a Lovely War (with Trowbridge Players)
2015 District 10 Achievement Award HMS Pinafore
2015 The John S Moore Award—Basic Programme Winner Grease
2015 The Mary Hobbs Shield—Best Poster (Runner Up) Grease
2016 The Mary Hobbs Shield—Standard Programme Winner Annie
2017 District 10 Achievement Award Spamalot
2024 Best Small Musical Production Sister Act
logo with text "The Rose Bowl awards for amateur drama & music"

Rose Bowl Awards

The Rose Bowl Awards are open to any amateur dramatic or operatic club in Bristol and the surrounding areas including Devon, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.

We are delighted to have received the following Rose Bowl Awards:

Year Award For
2009–10 Stage Electrics Award for Technical Achievement Blitz!, directed by Phil Courage
2011–12 Melanie Evans Award for Best Actress (Musical) Tracy Sullivan as Nellie Forbush in South Pacific
2013–14 Melanie Evans Award for Best Actress (Musical) Lou Knight as Alex in The Witches of Eastwick
2014–15 Manor Printing Services Award for Best Publicity Material Oh What a Lovely War (with Trowbridge Players)
2019–20 CH & HH Consultancy Award for Best Publicity Material Little Shop of Horrors
2022–23 The Chris Harris Award for Best Variety/Revue/Pantomime A Walk Through the West End
2024–25 Melanie Evans Award for Best Actress (Musical) Michelle Hole as Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd

History

  • before 1939

    The original Trowbridge Amateur Operatic Society ceased operation at the start of the Second World War.

  • 1975

    present-day society re-formed, using the same name Trowbridge Amateur Operatic Society (TAOS)

  • 2007

    Trowbridge Youth Theatre (TYT) formed as an opportunity for those aged 11–24 to perform on stage

  • 2012

    name updated to TAOS Musical Theatre to more accurately reflect the shows we perform

  • 2022

    name updated once more to Trowbridge Musical Theatre to link ourselves more closely with the county town

Since 1975, the society has performed more than 80 shows. With an emphasis on fun, teamwork and a love for all things musical, it has grown into the talented, passionate and friendly society that it is today.

Policies and procedures

Trowbridge Musical Theatre is committed to protecting personal information, and recognises its duty of care under relevant youth regulations. The following policies and procedures apply.