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We hope that everyone is staying safe during these difficult times. Traditionally, February Half Term week is always show week for Carmarthen Youth Opera and Tuesday is very often our opening night. Who would have thought as we opened ‘My Fair Lady’ a year ago, how much the world would change! Sadly, due to the…
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It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Margaret Morris, one of CDYO’s longest serving and popular volunteers. Margaret was one of CDYO’s founder members, and served as Trustee, Treasurer, and prompt for much of that time. Her commitment and devotion to CDYO was unstinting, and as one of the pillars…
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Carmarthen and District Youth Opera is delighted and proud to announce that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall has accepted an invitation to extend her Patronage for a further period. The Patronage was first announced by Her Royal Highness during a special Youth Opera performance at the Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen in June 2010. Since…
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After careful consideration of the current COVID-19 situation and the ongoing restrictions, we have made the difficult decision that we will not be able to stage our annual live production at the Lyric Theatre during February Half Term 2021. Whilst we are extremely disappointed to have had to take this decision, we are also conscious…
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HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WEALTH OF TALENT IN OUR HOME TOWN OF CARMARTHEN. Carmarthen amateur dramatic societies swept the board in the 2020 NODA Wales and Ireland awards last night. We are delighted to share that our 2019 production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was awarded with – Best Stage Management & Technical and Best…
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Carmarthen Youth Opera has received a message from our Patron HRH The Duchess of Cornwall that she wishes to be shared with you all. ‘In these troubling times, I just wanted to keep in touch and let you know that I am thinking of you all. Along with many other organisations, you are bound to…
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