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Fascinating Revival of Edward German’s Only Comic Opera

13/08/202017/08/2014 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Fallen Fairies: Alan Borthwick and friends, Harrogate G&S Festival, The Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate, 12.8.2014. (RJW)

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Fallen Fairies stage scene

 

Arcadians stage scene showing similarity
Arcadians stage scene showing similarity

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A Bright Touch of Ruddigore Gothic Horror

18/08/201416/08/2014 by Stan

United KingdomUnited KingdomGilbert & Sullivan, The House of Murgatroyd or Ruddigore Revisited: The New York Light Opera Ensemble,Harrogate G&S Festival, The Crown Hotel, Harrogate, 11.8.2014 (RJW)

House of Murgatroyd
House of Murgatroyd

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Gilbert Without Sullivan

18/08/201416/08/2014 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom   Gilbert’s plays: Alan Borthwick & Friends,Harrogate G&S Festival, The Crown Hotel, Harrogate, 11.8.2014 (RJW)

W. S. Gilbert
W. S. Gilbert

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Excellent Performance of Yeomen from 90 Year Old G&S Society

18/08/201407/08/2014 by Tom Wachunas

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, The Yeomen of the Guard: Plymouth Gilbert & Sullivan Fellowship, National Festival Orchestra / Jane Warwick (conductor), Harrogate Royal Hall, West Yorkshire. 4.8.2014 (RJW)

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Yeoman
Picture Copyright Harrogate G&S FEstival0

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A Japanese Sun Shines on Stockport

17/07/201413/07/2014 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom  Gilbert & Sullivan, The Mikado: The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company, The Plaza Theatre, Stockport  11.7.2014 (RJW)

Mikado Photo: Charles Smith
Mikado Photo: Charles Smith

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A Piratical Performance at Stockport’s Plaza Theatre

17/07/201411/07/2014 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan: The Pirates of Penzance: Gilbert & Sullivan Touring Company, The Plaza Theatre, Stockport, 9.7.2014. (RJW)

Pirates of Penzance: Charles Smith
Pirates of Penzance: Charles Smith

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High Standards Prevail in Manchester Mikado

20/04/201431/03/2014 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, The Mikado: Manchester Universities Gilbert & Sullivan Society / Oliver Till (musical director), Council Chambers Theatre, Manchester. 26.3.2014 (RJW)

Brightly Shines the Dawning Day Photos Jonathan Hunter
Brightly Shines the Dawning Day Photos Jonathan Hunter

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Gilbert & Sullivan: Rend With Songs the Air Above

16/10/201313/10/2013 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, Rend With Songs the Air Above:  A Celebrity recital by John Savournin, accompanied by David Eaton on the piano, Manchester Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Cross Street Chapel, Manchester, 13.10.2013. (RW)

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