ESTABLISHED 1897
More a way of life
Since 1897, Southern Light has brought people together to create musical theatre in Edinburgh. Generations of members have made the company what it is today, both on stage and behind the scenes.
Our Story
Explore more than a century of Southern Light productions and the people who have shaped the company since 1897.
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Perform, join the orchestra, help backstage or support the company in another way. There is a place for you at Southern Light.
Get Involved“On the evening of the 6th March 1897, in the Union Hotel, Cockburn Street, Edinburgh (not now in existence), there met some 19 ladies and 20 gentlemen who formed themselves into the Southern Light Opera Company.”
