This year Jersey will have its very own Gilbert and Sullivan Festival over the weekend of 16th-18th October. At the heart of our festival will be evening performances of HMS Pinafore (on Friday 16th October) and The Pirates of Penzance (on Saturday 17th October). The weekend will conclude with a presentation of choruses with expert commentary on the afternoon of Sunday 18th October. The shows will be “staged” with props and lots of action from costumed Principals, with a static chorus.
We are very excited that the major principal roles will be taken by professional soloists from the National G&S Opera Company – those making the trip to Jersey are currently expected to be: Simon Butteriss, John Savournin, Phoebe Smith, Gaynor Keeble and Alex Aldren.
The members of the chorus and minor principal roles will be undertaken by members of the amateur societies of Jersey and Guernsey. Discounted tickets available to those who wish to attend 2 or all 3 events!
