United Kingdom Sullivan, Utopia Ltd: Soloists and chorus of the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, Opera House, Buxton. 19.8.2011 (RJW)
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Edinburgh International Festival 2011 (4) – Luxurious beauty and languid atmosphere in Massanet’s Thaïs
United Kingdom Massenet, Thaïs: Soloists, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Edinburgh Festival Chorus, Sir Andrew Davis (conductor). Usher Hall, 18.8.2011 (SRT)
Buxton Gilbert and Sullivan Festival 2011 (4) – Handbells and Hippies turn The Sorcerer on its head
United Kingdom Sullivan, The Sorcerer: Opera della Luna Opera Company, Opera House, Buxton. 16.8.2011 (RJW)
Buxton Gilbert and Sullivan Festival 2011 (3) – Arcadian setting for Cambridge University’s Iolanthe
United Kingdom Sullivan, Iolanthe: Soloists and Chorus of Cambridge University Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Buxton Opera, 9.8.2011 (RJW)
Buxton Gilbert and Sullivan Festival Fringe:Australians deliver an impressive Edwardian musical
United Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan Festival Fringe, Lionel Monkton, The Arcadians: Soloists and Chorus of Victorian Opera (Australia), Paxton Theatre, The Pavilion, Buxton. 13.8.2011 (RJW)
Buxton Gilbert and Sullivan Festival 2011 (2) – New Production of Pirates is Outstanding
United Kingdom Sullivan, The Pirates of Penzance: Soloists and Chorus of the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company 7.8.2011 (RJW)
Buxton Gilbert & Sullivan Youth Festival 2011 – Young Singers Excel in HMS Pinafore
United Kingdom Sullivan, HMS Pinafore: Soloists and Chorus of Buxton Festival Youth Production, Buxton, Derbyshire 6.8.2011 (RJW)
Buxton Gilbert & Sullivan Festival 2011 – Good characterization and a fresh look for Ruddigore
United Kingdom Sullivan, Ruddigore: Soloists and Chorus of the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company 6.8.2011. (RJW)