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YOBOS Celebrates 17-Year History with Virtual Lockdown Look Back

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YOBOS, Banbury's multi-award winning, non-profit group, has commemorated their 17-year history with a virtual variety show, The Lockdown Look Back. The free-to-watch production includes numbers from every show YOBOS has performed since 2003, with proceeds going to Katharine House Hospice and Banbury Young Homelessness Project. The show features past and present members contributing videos filmed during lockdown, edited together to create a full-length production.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Lockdown Look Back features numbers from every show YOBOS has performed in their 17-year history, including Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Grease, Rock of Ages, and 42nd Street.
  • The production includes singing, dancing, orchestrations, and technical theatre elements.
  • YOBOS members have contributed videos filmed during lockdown, with virtual rehearsals taking place online.
  • Proceeds from the production will be split between Katharine House Hospice and Banbury Young Homelessness Project.
  • The Lockdown Look Back was streamed at www.YOBOS.co.uk on Sunday, August 15, and will be available until Sunday, September 13.
  • YOBOS has raised money for local charities in the past, with the 2019 production of 42nd Street winning the Best Youth Musical Award.
  • The group's high-quality productions have gained national recognition, with members going on to perform in the West End and take leadership roles within YOBOS.
  • The concept for The Lockdown Look Back came after YOBOS was forced to postpone their summer production of In the Heights due to lockdown.

Statistics:

  • 17 years: The duration of YOBOS' history.
  • 2003: The year YOBOS was set up as an offshoot of Banbury Operatic Society.
  • National recognition: YOBOS' high-quality productions have gained national recognition, with members going on to perform in the West End.
  • 2019: The year YOBOS won the Best Youth Musical Award for their production of 42nd Street.
  • 1 week: The timeframe in which YOBOS typically completes each summer production.
  • 11-19 years: The age range of YOBOS members.
  • 60th Anniversary: Banbury Operatic Society will soon celebrate their 60th anniversary.
  • 2 charities: Proceeds from The Lockdown Look Back will be split between Katharine House Hospice and Banbury Young Homelessness Project.

Sources:

  • YOBOS website (http://www.YOBOS.co.uk)
  • Just Giving page (http://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/YOBOS)
  • Banbury Operatic Society website
  • Ben Coleman, Youth Officer for YOBOS and Banbury Operatic Society

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