Who We Are
The Launceston Musical Society is a non-profit, locally based, amateur theatre group whose aim is to produce quality, professional-style musical productions for the enjoyment of the Launceston community. Under the auspices of the LMS is the Vox Harmony Choir, a singing group that provides its members with the opportunity to sing at many varied occasions throughout Tasmania.
The LMS actively encourages youth participation and provides the opportunity for young members to follow their dream through the presentation of the annual Judy Yates Award. We pride ourselves on ensuring that newcomers and unknowns are given the opportunity to become a part of our productions by auditioning all roles for every production.
Our History
The society began on 17th June, 1981 as the Launceston Light Opera Society. The first show produced by the Society was "HMS Pinafore" in 1982 at Broadland House. From humble beginnings in the school hall, the Society has gone from strength to strength over the years.
In 1988 the Society staged their first large scale musical, "Waltzes from Vienna" at the Princess Theatre where most of our productions are now staged. Smaller shows are usually performed at the Earl Arts Centre.
In 2001 the Society decided to enhance their image by changing its name to the Launceston Musical Society. To celebrate our metamorphosis from an operatic society to one that encompasses any production with a musical component, we persented a sell-out season of "The Sound of Music".
Our Productions
- 1982 "HMS Pinafore"
- 1983 "The Gypsy Baron"
- 1984 "The Mikado"
- 1985 "Trial by Jury" and "Joseph & His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat"
- 1986 "Tarantara! Tarantara!"
- 1987 "The Pirates of Penzance"
- 1988 "Waltzes from Vienna"
- 1989 "Iolanthe"
- 1990 "The Gondoliers"
- 1991 "Naughty Marietta"
- 1992 "The New Moon"
- 1993 "The Merry Widow"
- 1994 "The White Horse Inn"
- 1995 "Oklahoma"
- 1996 "The Music Man"
- 1997 "Show Boat"
- 1998 "Guys & Dolls" & "South Pacific"
- 1999 "Gilbert & Sullivan Favourites Concert" & "Pirates of Penzance"
- 2000 "Annie Get Your Gun" & "Trial by Jury"
- 2001 "The Sound of Music"
- 2002 "Anything Goes" & "Godspell"
- 2003 "Hello Dolly", "Nunsense" & "A Kids Christmas"
- 2004 "42nd Street" & "Nuncrackers"
- 2005 "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", "Guys & Dolls" & "Time Warp"
- 2006 "25th Anniversary Concert - A One Night Stand" & "Little Shop of Horrors"
- 2007 "Crazy for You"
- 2008 "Blood Brothers" and "Thankyou for the Music"
- 2009 "Rent"
- 2010 "The Producers"
2011
Last year saw the 30th Anniversary of the LMS. In striving to uphold our Vision and Mission Statements we endeavoured to present high calibre, high energy, professional looking musical entertainment.
In 2011 we celebrated the rich heritage of our 30 year journey by presenting the ever popular and very appealing musical 'Oliver' in September at the Princess Theatre, when this well known icon of the Launceston Arts scene also celebrated her Centenary.
