About us
We are a friendly, welcoming and dynamic group of local amateur actors, singers, musicians and more, with a focus on providing great entertainment at the biggest theatre in the Highlands since 1925.
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The company of our 2026 production, Anything Goes
We perform one show annually, usually around March, and rehearse at various venues from September onwards.  The vast majority of rehearsals take place in the evenings, twice a week, and we make sure to not only create great music and theatre, but also provide a welcoming atmosphere for people of all abilities, ages and levels of experience.  And the main thing - we have great fun in the process!

​We always welcome new members with open arms - why not join the IMT family?
We count ourselves as supremely lucky to be able to perform in the 866-seat Empire Auditorium in Eden Court Theatre - one of the best performance spaces in the UK and the biggest theatre in the Highlands.  With professional level equipment-and-support from the theatre, we pride ourselves in providing spectacular, sumptuous and engrossing shows for packed audiences.

Using full size sets, beautiful costumes and professional sound and lighting, as well as support from a live orchestra, we are immensely proud of our productions, which are always well attended and a highlight of the Highland theatre calendar.
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The Empire Theatre auditorium
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The old Empire Theatre on Academy Street, 1970.
The Inverness Musical Theatre Company, formerly the Inverness Light Opera Company, then Inverness Opera Company, was formed on 26th January 1925.  The first production ever staged was The Mikado, and was performed at the old Central Hall Picture House on Academy Street in Inverness, later to be renamed the Empire Theatre.  When the Empire Theatre closed in 1970, the company went on to perform at the Playhouse Cinema, before a disastrous fire burnt it down in 1972.  However, the show must go on, and the company went on to perform at the Inverness Royal Academy and the inverness High School, until Eden Court Theatre opened in 1976.

Eden Court Theatre in Inverness has been our performing home ever since.​
The 2026-27 IMT Committee
Chair: Keira Smith
Vice Chair: Matthias Kremer
Secretary: Amber Friedman
Treasurer: Alison Ożóg
Ordinary Members: ​Lauren Robertson, Pete Howgego, Tatiana Zhelezniakova, Aimee Vincent, Chris Tunks
Honorary Members
IMT proudly recognises a number of people as honorary members due to their ongoing and profound contribution to the company.  We are delighted to count Louise Munro, Maureen Pringle, Anne Harvey, Marian Armstrong, Stella Reynolds and George Reynolds as honorary life members of Inverness Musical Theatre.

We are also honoured and humbled to be able to count the celebrated lyricist and author Sir Tim Rice as our honorary president!

With our honorary members and Sir Tim as role models, we'll always try our best to create shows worthy of such talent and dedication, and who knows - maybe we'll even be able to perform one of Sir Tim's shows soon?

Feel free to read this article about this exciting news in the Inverness Courier!
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Sir Tim Rice, honorary president
FAQs
How do I join?
To join the company, just get in touch and let us know.  You can do so by emailing us at [email protected] or by using the contact form.

Do I have to perform on stage if I join the company?
You don't have to join as a performer!  We'll be glad to take actors, singers, dancers and a combination of all three, but are equally delighted to welcome you if you're interested in costume design, props, backstage work or anything else theatre-related.  There are a huge variety of people required to make a show possible, and every one of them is vital!
​I'd like to perform on stage, but I don't want a leading role.  Can I choose what I do?
Absolutely!  As well as auditioning for the main roles, you are also able to join as an ensemble member.  We'll always work to your ability, and will help everyone to stay within their comfort zone!

Where do IMT rehearse?
We usually rehearse at the Raigmore Recreation Hall in Inverness.  We'll confirm venues prior to rehearsals beginning.

When will I be needed?
Performing in a show is a considerable time commitment, so it's important that people attend as often as possible.  You'll be needed up to two evenings a week for the six months prior to show week; the two Sundays before show week; and Monday to Saturday evening of show week, as well as all day on the Saturday of show week.

I don't know my vocal range.
Whether bass, baritone, tenor, alto, mezzo or soprano - we'll help to voice place you when you join if you're not sure.  Just ask a member of the production team or the committee and we'll be glad to help you.

It's my first day.  Whom do I talk to?
There'll always be at least one committee member present at the rehearsal, who will welcome you when you arrive.

I have a child under 16 who would like to join.  Can they do so?
While we often include people under 16 years of age in our shows, the inclusion of children is very much considered on a show-by-show basis.  The Addams Family will be for ages 16+ only.

Do I have to pay to join?
We charge an annual membership fee of £35, as well as a performance fee of £40 if you'd like to be part of the show.
​If you require a libretto book, we charge £25 book fee - this means you can keep the book afterwards!