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Brief HistoryThe First 25 years
Advertisements were put in local papers, and by the time the auditions were held, 'word of mouth' plus the advertisements had ensured a huge turnout to see what was going on. Oliver had been chosen as the musical to be performed, because it had a wide choice of parts for all ages. From there the group never looked back. One year later, by popular demand, South Pacific and a Music Hall were performed. The group joined NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association).
During these early years many people influenced the success of the society. As Secretary, Colin Read played a major part both on and off stage. His role as Fagin is never to be forgotten. The position of Secretary was later taken up by Dorothy Brown, who between 1982 and 1990 worked unstintingly keeping everyone in order. Dorothy was also the society's archivist and after her sad death the position was taken up by George, her husband. Another great figurehead for the Majestic at the beginning was Harry Smith. Harry was a great ambassador for the society and president for many years. In 1985 the Theatre Group decided to take the plunge, and produce a pantomime, which was to be Dick Whittington. Many successful pantos followed, the majority being produced by our very own members. The Theatre Group continued to stage annual shows memorably 'Sweet Charity' which once again was taken to Waterford's festival. The society's next milestone was the 21st birthday in 1991. To celebrate, a birthday concert was held. The audience were treated to excerpts from past shows, and was a huge success. Difficult times were unfortunately to follow. In the early 1990's, due to dwindling audiences, the society was faced with a lack of finances raising the question of the production of the next show. The committee decided that if 'belts were tightened' and 'budgets trimmed' the show might go on! 'The King and I', the show in question, was a huge success breaking box office records and putting the society firmly in the black. to be continued ... Taken from 'A brief history of the M.M.T.G' in the "Anything Goes" programme.
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