Forthcoming Events

The New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players have announced their 51st season as follows: The Yeomen of the Guard 25 Oct 2pm and 7.30, 26 Oct 3pm; H.M.S. Pinafore 10 Jan 2026 2pm and 7.30, 11 Jan 3pm, 17 Jan 2pm and 7.30, 18 Jan 3pm; Utopia Limited 18 April 2pm and 7.30, 19 April 3pm. All performances will take place at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,

The Burnley Orchestra conducted by Nathan Smith, present the Irish Symphony in St. Peter’s church, Burnley, on 14 March at 7pm.  www.burnleyorchestra.org.uk

A recital of songs presented by Caroline Taylor (soprano), with George Ireland (piano), at St Columba’s Church, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 0BD on Sunday 15 March 2026, 1.30pm. Caroline and George begin their journey of recording a debut duo album sponsored by Musica Britannica. Tea for Two marks the coming of spring with English song from Musica Britannica’s Vol. 56, including works by Arthur Sullivan and Liza Lehmann and previously unrecorded works by Maude Valérie White and Hamish MacCunn.

English Touring Opera presents The Gondoliers: Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield 20 Mar 7.30; Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham 24 Mar 7.30; Hackney Empire 11 Apr 7.30; Buxton Opera House 18 Apr 7.30; Theatre Royal, Norwich 25 Apr 7.30; Storyhouse, Chester 29 Apr 7.30; Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury 2 May 7.30; Arts Theatre, Cambridge 7 and 9 May 7.30; Hall for Cornwall, Truro 16 May 7.30; Gala Theatre, Durham 21 May 7.30. Musical Director Jack Ridley;

Volksoper Wien
presents Die Piraten von Penzance: 26 March 2026 1100 (public rehearsal); 27 Mar, 2 Apr 7pm;  6 Apr 6pm; 10/14/17/20/26 Apr, 2 May 7pm. The performances are in German and English, with German and English subtitles. As a dialogue writer is credited (Jennifer Gisela Weiss) it seems reasonable to infer this means performances will be sung in English with German dialogue. A degree of adaptation is clearly also taking place,

Opera Anywhere presents H.M.S. Pinafore: 20 Jun Court Farm Barn, Aylton, Ledbury HR8 2RQ; 22 Aug Hospital of St. Cross, Winchester. And The Pirates of Penzance: 4 Apr Cotswold Playhouse, Stroud; 11/12 Jul St. Michael’s church, Teignmouth (with the Teignmouth Opera Chorus); 10 Aug The Red House, Aldeburgh. www.operaanywhere.com.

The Tabard Theatre
presents H.M.S. Pinafore: 6 May – 6 June. Tuesdays – Fridays 7.30; Saturdays 2pm and 6pm. This is a sequel, with the same creative team, to 2025’s production of The Mikado. The Tabard Theatre is at 2 Bath Road London W4 1LW.  www.tabard.org.uk.

Wyeside Arts Centre presents Here’s a How-de-do! A G&S Celebration on 16 May at 7.30. Catrin Lewis (soprano), Catrine Kirkman (mezzo), Russell Painter (tenor), Bruce Graham (bass), Jonathan Clarke (piano). 01982-552555; boxoffice@wyeside.co.uk; www.wyeside.co.uk. Wyeside Arts Centre is in Builth Wells town centre, on the A470 about seventeen miles north of Brecon.

Twisted Cue presents Iolanthe at Barons Court Theatre, London W14 from 27 July – 1 August. More details to follow.

The thirty-second International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival will take place in and around Buxton Opera House from 1 – 15 August. The National Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company will present H.M.S. Pinafore (1 Aug 2.30 & 7.30, 9 Aug 7.30, 12 Aug 2.30, 14 Aug 7.30); The Pirates of Penzance (2 Aug 2.30 & 7.30, 8 Aug 2.30, 12 Aug 7.30, 15 Aug 2.30); 

Toledo Opera (Ohio, USA) presents H.M.S. Pinafore: 19 Feb 2027 at 7.30 and 21 Feb at 2.00. www.toledoopera.org