Rotherham Teachers Operatic Society

The Society was formed in 1913 by a group of teachers who all enjoyed the operas of Gilbert & Sullivan. The first production in 1914 was The Gondoliers performed at the Empire. It was a great success both financially and artistically, the Society was well established and the week at the theatre was THE event of the year. Patrons included many of the local dignitaries and business people of the area. Friends of the Society were numerous and provided financial and practical help both on and off stage. Granville Naylor, our first treasurer, was one of the founder members together with Ethel Rushforth and Walter Midgley.