The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of WA

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of WA Entertaining the people of Western Australia since 1951! Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan’s extraordinary contribution to musical theatre.

Founded in 1951 by Bernard Manning, a professional singer with the D'Oyly Carte "New" Opera Company, The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Western Australia has produced over 80 productions of W.S. The Society is supported by The Gilbert & Sullivan / AN Bullock Trust created through the bequest of the late Arnold Bullock. Celebrating its 70th year in 2021, the Society has brought laughter and joy to generations of Western Australians.

11/06/2026

Here is a sneak peek from The Pirate of Penzance - opening tonight to a near sold out season.

Hail Poetry performed by the principals and chorus of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s production of The Pirates of Penzance, conducted by Ian Westrip.

05/06/2026

Here’s a sneak peek from last night’s rehearsal. Featuring the one and only Justin Freind as Major General Stanley, or as his daughters like to call him, Papa.

Limited tickets remaining.

Book now at https://www.ticketswa.com/event/pirate-penzance

Meet the CastSamuel Claxton – The Pirate KingSamuel Claxton is a graduate of Classical Voice at the WA Academy of Perfor...
01/06/2026

Meet the Cast
Samuel Claxton – The Pirate King

Samuel Claxton is a graduate of Classical Voice at the WA Academy of Performing Arts and is currently under the tutelage of Michael Lewis. In 2023 he performed the role of the Pig in Jonathan Dove’s opera The Enchanted Pig, and in 2024 performed as Figaro in WAAPA’S production of The Marriage of Figaro.

He has also performed the role of Masetto in Freeze Frame Opera’s production of Don Giovanni in 2024, and with Opus WA he has performed the role of Guglielmo in their production of Cosi fan Tutti. He was also a part of the chorus in West Australian Opera’s Il Trovatore in 2025 and in La Traviata in 2026

Meet the Cast Magda Lisek - MabelPerth-born lyric coloratura soprano Magda Lisek is a graduate of the Western Australian...
31/05/2026

Meet the Cast
Magda Lisek - Mabel

Perth-born lyric coloratura soprano Magda Lisek is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, holding a Bachelor of Music and Graduate Diploma in Opera. Her studies have taken her to Germany and Poland, where she worked with renowned soprano Jolanta Zmurko, and in Perth with celebrated baritone Gregory Yurisich. Magda has performed as soloist with the West Coast Philharmonic Orchestra at the Perth Concert Hall, appeared with Western Australian Opera and Freeze Frame Opera, and sung with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra in Mahler’s 9th Symphony (2025). Founder of Couch Opera Live, she is also a familiar and welcome presence at the prestigious Government House Ballroom. She returns to the role of Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance with the Gilbert and Sullivan Society WA under the musical direction of Ian Westrip OAM in June 2026.

Meet the CastJacob Correia - Frederic Passionate about choirs and classical music since age eight, Jacob began his caree...
29/05/2026

Meet the Cast
Jacob Correia - Frederic

Passionate about choirs and classical music since age eight, Jacob began his career studying Classical Voice performance at WAAPA before spending two years with the Western Australian Opera Chorus. Alongside performing, he developed a strong commitment to music education, leading him to complete teacher education at Edith Cowan University. Jacob now teaches Primary and Secondary students at Foundation Christian College. His dedication to music education is reflected through his work on the Master of Teaching (Secondary) at ECU, completion of Secondary Levels 1 and 2 of the Australian Kodály Certificate, attendance at national conferences, and ongoing community music involvement. In 2026, he plans to complete Primary Level 1 of the Australian Kodály Certificate, with the long-term goal of pursuing a Master of Arts (Kodály Music Pedagogy) in Hungary.

Meet the CastJustin Freind - Major General Stanley Justin is one of Australia’s leading G&S performers having been invol...
28/05/2026

Meet the Cast
Justin Freind - Major General Stanley

Justin is one of Australia’s leading G&S performers having been involved in over 30
productions. He performed in the UK in 2004 and 2005 at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, performing lead roles in Patience, The Zoo, The Pirates of Penzance and
HMS Pinafore. 2008 saw him perform as guest artist in a production of Ruddigore for
R.A.G.S.T in New Zealand, and he return to the company in 2012 to perform in the
company’s final production of The Grand Duke. He was the President of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of WA from 2001-2009.

Meet the CastBelinda Butler - RuthBelinda Butler is no stranger to the G&S Society of WA! Her roles include Katisha and ...
27/05/2026

Meet the Cast
Belinda Butler - Ruth

Belinda Butler is no stranger to the G&S Society of WA! Her roles include Katisha and Pitti-Sing (The Mikado), Lady Sophy (Utopia Limited), Doña Alhambra and the Duchess of Plaza-Toro (The Gondoliers), Mad Margaret (Ruddigore), Little Buttercup (HMS Pinafore), Julia Jellicoe (The Grand Duke), Fairy Queen (Iolanthe), Ruth (The Pirates of Penzance), and Lady Jane (Patience). Belinda’s work with the Society has earned her a Finley Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, and three other Finley nominations. Belinda is currently a Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist with WA Opera.

Meet the Cast Eilish Webb - Kate Eilish Webb is an emerging Australian classical soprano and actress currently studying ...
26/05/2026

Meet the Cast
Eilish Webb - Kate

Eilish Webb is an emerging Australian classical soprano and actress currently studying a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Passionate about classical musical theatre and operetta, she has performed a diverse range of leading roles including Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls, Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods, Miss Hannigan in Annie, and Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music.

Following her performance as Mother Abbess, Eilish received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical at the 2024 Finley Awards. Alongside her training, she continues to develop her artistry through performance opportunities across musical theatre and classical repertoire.

Eilish is delighted to be working with the Gilbert and Sullivan Society once again and feels privileged to be part of such a talented cast.

Meet the Cast Lincoln Matrozis – Samuel, the Pirate LieutenantLincoln is excited to join the Gilbert and Sullivan Societ...
25/05/2026

Meet the Cast
Lincoln Matrozis – Samuel, the Pirate Lieutenant

Lincoln is excited to join the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of WA in 2026 for the production of The Pirates of Penzance. Lincoln is an engaging actor who strives to work with his peers to create entertaining and memorable performances. He is a classically trained singer who produces a warm, rich and expressive tone, ideal for light opera such as Gilbert and Sullivan. This season, look out for Lincoln brandishing a sherry glass and a cutlass as one of the pirates - nobleman who somewhere along the line, went wrong.

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