WMCS was formed in 1935, with regular performances at Worthing's Pier Pavilion. Following the war the Society continued to build on its firm foundations and in the 50s was playing to audiences in excess of 12000 per week.
The arrival of television did pose a real threat and this together with ever increasing production costs resulted in a real challenge to the Society's continuation. However, a few dedicated members introduced a fundraising scheme and gained the rights for several amateur premieres which proved remarkably successful.
When the Pier Pavilion closed for major refurbishment in 1981, WMCS moved to the Connaught Theatre. The Society's musical director co-wrote two brand new revue-type shows which proved extremely successful - both artistically and financially - and this, combined with careful and prudent planning, enabled the purchase of the group's own headquarters in 1993.
Along the way the Society has always endeavoured to maximise its potential, taking on diverse challenges, perhaps typified by its innovative production of 'Barnum' in 1994, which was a true highlight in the life of the Society.
The headquarters provide rehearsal rooms and a base for the Society's many activities, including its flourishing Youth Company, which it sees as a vital investment in its future, as well as providing a great outlet for young people in the community.
PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS.
WMCS was formed at the end of 1935
1936 The Country Girl
1937 Floradora
1938 The Geisha
1939 The Quaker Girl
1940 No No Nanette
1947 Mr Cinders
1948 The Arcadians
1948 No No Nanette
1949 Princess Charming
1949 The Belle of New York
1950 The Quaker Girl
1950 The Maid of the Mountains
1951 The Girl Friend
1951 Rose Marie
1952 Sunny
1952 Bless the Bride
1953 Hit the Deck
1953 Chu Chin Chou
1954 The Student Prince
1954 The Dancing Years
1955 Rio Rita
1955 Oklahoma!
1956 Goodnight Vienna
1956 Brigadoon
1957 Belle of New York
1957 Kings Rhapsody
1958 No No Nanette
1958 Annie Get Your Gun
1959 Rose Marie
1959 The Merry Widow
1960 White Horse Inn
1960 The Pyjama Game
1961 The Boy Friend
1961 Bless the Bride
1962 The King and I
1962 Maid in the Mountains
1962 Kiss Me Kate
1963 The Flower Drum Song
1963 Oklahoma!
1964 The Student Prince
1964 South Pacific
1965 Gay's the Word
1965 Wedding In Paris
1966 Hit the Deck
1966 Carousel
1967 Showboat
1967 Camelot
1968 Little Me
1968 My Fair Lady
1969 Half a Sixpence
1969 Hello Dolly
1970 Oliver!
1970 The Sound of Music
1971 The Desert Song
1971 Mame
1972 White Horse Inn
1972 Annie Get Your Gun
1973 The Quaker Girl
1973 Guys and Dolls
1974 The Merry Widow
1974 Sweet Charity
1975 Half a Sixpence
1975 Oliver!
1976 The Great Waltz
1976 The Boy Friend
1977 The Good Companions
1977 Hello Dolly
1978 Me and my Girl
1978 Gigi
1979 No No Nanette
1979 Musicals Our Musicals
1980 Irene
1980 Hollywood Dreams
1981 Oklahoma!
1981 Mr Cinders
1982 Carousel
1982 Showboat
1983 Brigadoon
1983 The Great Waltz
1984 Flower Drum Song
1984 Guys and Dolls
1985 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
1985 Hans Anderson
1986 Underneath the Arches
1986 On Your Toes
1987 West Side Story
1987 Can Can
1988 Irene
1988 Kiss Me Kate
1989 Charlie Girl
1989 Bells are Ringing
1990 Sugar
1990 The Music Man
1991 George M
1991 Anything Goes
1992 Blitz
1992 High Society
1993 Meet Me in St Louis
1993 Guys and Dolls
1994 Barnum
1994 42nd Street
1995 Oklahoma!
1995 Gigi
1996 Half a Sixpence
1996 Underneath the Arches
1997 Good News
1997 Pickwick
1998 Crazy for You
1998 Hello Dolly
1999 No No Nanette
1999 Oliver
2000 42nd Street
2000 Scrooge-The Musical
2001 Carousel
2001 My One and Only
2002 Fiddler on the Roof
2002 Copacabana
2003 The King and I
2003 Me and My Girl
2004 Crazy For You
2004 Gypsy
2005 Irene
2005 Titanic (70th Anniversary Production)
2006 Sweet Charity
2006 Guys and Dolls
2007 Thoroughly Modern Millie
2007 Mack and Mabel
2008 Oklahoma!
2008 The Producers
