Musical Production Company presents Fiddler on the Roof

Newcastle production company WEOS (West End Operatic Society) is getting ready to entertain people at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House with their performance of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ a show based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl who was an American playwright, screenwriter, television producer and television writer.

Fiddler on the Roof is about a gentleman called Tevye who is a poor Jewish peasant living in Anatevka, and is faced with the challenge of marrying off his five daughters amidst the growing tension in his village. 

Classic songs such as Tradition, Sunrise, Sunset and Matchmaker, the story projects the strong influence of being reliant on tradition and faith in times of change and turbulence.

WEOS Musical Productions is a multi award winning amateur musical theatre group based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Founded in 1949 as the ‘West End Operatic Society. If you want to find out more or buy tickets to see this great show click here

Radio Shields went along to one of the rehersals and caught up with members of the cast.