Over a hundred Freemasons from the Province of Yorkshire, North and East Ridings were entertained by a First Degree Initiation Musical Extravaganza held on the 2nd February in the Lodge Room at the Masonic Hall, Beverley road, Hull.
The Initiation Opera was produced and directed by Worshipful Brother Eddie Wildman in aid of the Provincial Grand Charity Air Ambulance Appeal and was organised by the Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge. Rehearsals began in September 2007 taking place nearly every Sunday afternoon, with one member of the cast travelling over from the Manchester area every week.
The Opera evening was not only a fun evening, with twenty Brethren from various lodges participating, including 8 Brethren from the Lodge of St. Michael but it also raised £2000 for the Charity.
The Provincial Grand Master who was also present on the evening said "I had no idea what to expect and was thrilled, delighted and impressed with the performance. The cheque for £2000 was a super surprise but almost eclipsed by the show which was priceless and I will remember the evening for many years to come."
It is intended to have a repeat performance later on this year in the North of the Province and requests are already coming in to take the Opera on the road from other provinces which were represented by some of the participants.