After last summer’s five star success with ‘Patience’ the award winning ‘masters of Gilbert & Sullivan in small spaces’ return to Wilton’s Music Hall with their side-splitting murder mystery spoof, which features every single G&S opera in 75 minutes of madcap tomfoolery.Get ready to be swept away on a Topsy-turvy journey from Cornwall to Chancery Lane, from Titipu to the Tower of London, from Portsmouth to Fairyland, as a dubious detective, intriguing travellers – and a pianist – uncover clues upon red herrings in this inventive, witty – and downrightextraordinary – murder mystery.Express G&S is splattered with favourite ballads, songs and snatches from the Savoy operas including ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, ‘The Mikado’ and ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’, as well as from those less performed, such as ‘The Sorcerer,’ ‘Princess Ida’ and ‘Utopia Ltd’.
Express G&S is at Wilton’s Music Hall 15th – 18th August
THE MIKADOCharles Court Opera, present their stylish, highly successful 5 star London production of the most loved of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic masterpieces, ‘The Mikado’.Behind closed doors at a British Consulate, the scheming Lord High Executioner is about to hatch one plot too far, with far-reaching and hilarious consequences for everyone involved. Containing familiar songs including “A wandering minstrel, I”, ”I’ve got a little list” and “Three little maids from school”, this punchy and hilarious satire promises to be a treat for operetta lovers and newcomers alike. The production is directed by John Savournin, whose recent and current productions include ‘Trial by Jury’ for Opera North, ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ and ‘HMS Pinafore’, both in collaboration with Opera Holland Park.When first seen in 2018, this production wowed audiences and critics alike, so this highly anticipated return to London is bound to excite G&S audiences in the capital.Cast: Matthew Kellett, Matthew Siveter, Alys Roberts, Jennifer Begley, Amy J Payne, Catrine Kirkman, Meriel Cunningham, Robin Bailey, Jack Roberts, Jennifer Clark, and Stephen Godward.
The Mikado is at The Arcola Theatre 19 – 23 September.
‘The Pirates of Penzance’A special gala performanceCharles Court Opera returns to Hever Castle with ‘The Pirates of Penzance’This special, gala performance stars G&S veteran Richard Suart as the Major General, who is well known to G&S audiences around the world. Come and join some of CCO’s very best performers as they transport you to Penzance for a very piratical adventure.This special performance will be delivered expertly by a first rate cast well known to G&S audiences, including Richard Suart (D’Oyly Carte, ENO), Amy J Payne (Opera North), Catriona Hewiston (Scottish Opera), Matthew Kellett (G&S Festival) and David Menezes (Grange Festival).And if you’d like to join in…. there is an opportunity to sing the choruses of ‘The Pirates of Penzanc’e as part of the evening performance of the full opera, from the comfort of your seats, in the beautiful surroundings of Hever Castle.Led by David Eaton, CCO’s esteemed Musical Director, come along to an afternoon rehearsal at 3pm – 6pm, pick the best view for your picnic and be back at the theatre in time to take part in the evening.Or, just come along and enjoy a first rate night, showcasing CCO at their very best.
The Pirates of Penzance is at Hever Festival Sat 22 July
