Category: Archive

Operatic Romance

caods leading lady, Miss Vera Stock, married her leading man, Michael Evans. The couple first met when playing the lead in last year’s production of “Perchance to Dream”. Both will be taking part in this...

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CAODS Annual Dinner 1948

caods Annual Dinner and Dance 1948 caods have held many dinners throughout the course of our history. See if you can spot any familiar faces from our 1948 dinner at Cannon’s Restaurant. ...

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Sidney Taylor

At the final performance of The Desert Song, Mr. Sidney Taylor, President of caods, was giving a speech when he was taken ill and collapsed. Mr. Taylor remained on the stage after being caught by members of the cast before being...

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Reforming CAODS – 1946

During World War II caods had ceased activities since it’s last performance in 1939 of The Belle of New York. On 1 July 1946 a meeting of members was held at Cannons’ Restaurant to discuss the reformation of the...

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Audiences Say…

“What a show. Spot on in every way. A wonderful opening performance, just perfection!”

— Audience Member, Priscilla Queen of the Desert