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The history of Newtown Musical Theatre Company

1980 - Members of Newtown Methodist Church decide to fundraise to build a new modern church, replacing the 1835 original.


1982 - After moving to All Saints whilst singing some songs outside the chapel one evening (the fundraising idea came to them!)


1983 - “Trial by jury” is performed raising £600!


1983 -  'Newtown & District Churches Amateur Operatic Society'  is formed.


1989 -  'Newtown Operatic Society.' is chosen as the new name.


1993 - “Oklahoma!” is the first Broadway show performed by the society.


2000 - “Anything goes” is performed.


2000 -  “Newtown Musical Theatre Company” - a new name for the new millennium.


2000 -  The decision is made to perform two shows per year, one in spring and one in autumn.


2000 -  First autumn show is performed -  “sing for your supper” at Newtown high school.


2001 - PRESENT DAY - All shows have been performed at The Hafren.

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