The next Banbury Operatic Society performances will take place in October.

The charitable organisation, with more than 60 years of experience, is preparing to present its latest production, Kings & Queens.

This extraordinary concert celebrates the royalty of musical theatre, featuring a blend of classic and modern hits taking the audience on a global journey.

The performances are scheduled for October 25 and October 26, 2024at Wykham Theatre.

The show will feature some of the most iconic musical numbers from around the world, including favourites from The King and I, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

Contemporary gems from The Prom, Six the Musical, and Hamilton will also be part of the production.

Amanda Anderson, who previously directed the society’s 2023 production of Ghost the Musical, will return as director for Kings & Queens.

She will be joined by choreographer Sophie Worrall and musical director Chloe Cardin-Stewart.

Ms Anderson said: "Our fantastic cast, crew, and creative team have truly been on a royal tour of musical theatre, past and present while rehearsing for this show.

"We will be staging iconic, royal-influenced numbers from classic musicals through to modern shows, and we can’t wait to share these with our local Banbury audiences before we head to Hennef, Germany, to perform the show for our twin town."

The performance in Hennef on November 2 will mark a special moment for the society as it continues to foster its cultural connection with Banbury’s twin town in Germany.

Ms Anderson added: "BOS has taken a number of shows to our friends in Hennef and we are delighted to have been invited back to perform our newest production.

"It’s such an incredible opportunity, and we’re very excited to share this unique production with our friends abroad."

The production promises not only a wide range of musical numbers but also a visual feast of royalty-inspired costumes and choreography.

The Wykham Theatre at Wykham Park Academy will be transformed into a stage fit for kings and queens.

With a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality performances including Gilbert & Sullivan classics and West End blockbusters like Calamity Jane and Kinky Boots, Banbury Operatic Society is set to dazzle audiences once again with their latest offering.

Kings & Queens will take place at Wykham Theatre, Wykham Park Academy on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Performances will start at 7.30pm, with a matinee performance at 2.30pm on the Saturday.

Tickets are now on sale from the Banbury Operatic Society website.