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

29/09/2024

A BIG day today !!!!
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society bumped into the Dolphin for the all singing all dancing show Kiss Me Kate. If you haven’t bought tickets to listen to all your favourite Cole Porter songs get them now at TicketsWA: https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

27/09/2024

Meet our new Production Creatives for Kiss Me, Kate ~ Krispin Maesalu, Assistant Musical Director

Krispin is a true denizen of the arts, most at home in the limelight and low-light. His versatility as a singer, actor, musician, and composer has seen him work extensively across the country, garnering a wealth of experience directing and performing in numerous productions and on television over the last fifteen years.

Whilst completing a BMusEd at WAAPA/ECU, Krispin directed and performed with many wind ensembles, pit orchestras and FRINGEWORLD performances.
Krispin is an alumnus of the Albany Light Opera and Theatre Company, an active member of many theatre companies across Perth, and an instrumental music specialist.

He is most proud of his Robert Finley Award nominations: Best Actor in a Musical - Horton the Elephant in ‘Seussical’ (2020), Terry McAuley Award for Best Costumes in a Musical (2019), and Best Musical Director (2013 and 2014).
Direction credits include: ‘Little Good Wolf’ (FRINGEWORLD 2023), ‘Jungle Book the Musical’ (LHP, 2021) ‘Be More Chill’ (Phoenix Theatre 2019), ‘Honk!’ (Phoenix Theatre 2017),
‘Side by Side by Sondheim’ (Koorliny Arts Centre 2016)

Gilbert & Sullivan WA's production of Kiss Me, Kate opens at the delightful Dolphin Theatre this Wednesday! Book now!
https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

26/09/2024

Lucentio: I read that I profess, 'The Art to Love.'

Bianca: And may you prove, sir, master of your art!

Calen Simpson stars at Bill Calhoun, a Broadway hoofer playing the role of Lucentio in Kiss Me, Kate's show within a show, The Taming of the Shrew.

Taylor Westland stars at Lois Lane, a nightclub singer looking for that big break to Broadway playing Bianca and she doesn't mind flirting with intent!

On stage Bianca and Lucentio are love, sweet love, but off-stage for Bill and Lois...will they be able to be true to each other in their fashion? 💞

Don't miss the Tony-award winning Kiss Me, Kate, Cole Porter's classic musical comedy live on stage at the delightful Dolphin Theatre! 🎭🎶

Opening next week! 😀
Tickets selling fast ~ book now! https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

26/09/2024

It was a pleasure to welcome Mayor Mark Irwin and Balga Ward Councillor Michael Dudek, as well as City of Stirling Arts Coordinator Julie Rosario to the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of WA Hall in Nollamara this morning.

A great discussion on our home infrastructure, rehearsal space, and storage at G&S WA as well as future opportunities for the Society to engage with our local government and council.

A delicious morning tea was hosted by Senior Vice President Susan Page, accompanied by attending Board Members - Junior Vice President Roger Starbuck, Secretary Tanya Hill, Immediate Past President Max Page, and Barry Boyd and Judith Clark.

24/09/2024

Kiss Me, Kate opens next week - do you have your tickets? 🎟️🎟️
Check out our video from our recent rehearsal at the G&S WA Hall.

Kiss Me, Kate is live on stage at the delightful Dolphin Theatre and will feature a cast of 35+ performers with the gorgeous G&S WA Orchestra – don't miss this Cole Porter classic! 😀🎶

Book now: https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

Music courtesy of Michael Brett.

24/09/2024

In the studio on Saturday, 28 September!🎙️😀
Samuel Farr ~ starring as a Baltimo Gangster in Kiss Me, Kate will be live on-air with Tony Howes for Capital Events on Capital Radio ~ 101.7fm.

Listen in as Samuel discusses their role as a gangster with a penchant for Shakespeare, insights from the performing arts industry in New Zealand, and their versatility in the many aspects of making theatre. Samuel's interview is scheduled at approximately 11.00am.

See Samuel live on stage with a full cast and live orchestra this October at the delightful Dolphin Theatre! 🎭🎶
Book now! https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

23/09/2024

🎶 Wunderbar, wunderbar!
There's our fav'rite star above.
What a bright, shining star,
Like our love, it's wunderbar! 🎶

Nothing like a little bit of sparkling operetta to fall in love... Or maybe reconcile to...?

For all their barbed and battling language, Lilli Vanessi and Fred Graham were once so in love, and despite temper and ego, their chemistry and hidden feelings are still there...

Starring Hayley Parker as the titular Kate in Kiss Me, Kate, and the luminous Lilli Vanessi, a screen star returning to the stage in one of Shakespeare's most well-known plays, The Taming of the Shrew.

Kiss Me, Kate is live on-stage next month at the delightful Dolphin Theatre with the fabulous G&S WA Orchestra – don't miss this classic Broadway blockbuster!

Book now: https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

📸: Nicholas Madeley

20/09/2024

Call out for Stage Crew for Kiss Me, Kate

We're looking for some awesome backstage
volunteer crew to be part of our production!
No heavy lifting, most items on wheels or small, crew to be 16 years and over please.
Must be available for rehearsal this Sunday, 22nd at 10.30am.

Please get in touch if you can help!
Grazie 😀👏🏻👏🏻

20/09/2024

Meet our new Production Creatives for Kiss Me, Kate ~ Chloe Walsh, Choreographer

Chloe started dancing with Vivace Performance Company in Greenwood at the age of 4. In 2016 Chloe had the opportunity to tour with Vivace Performance Company on their Dance Around The World tour.
Chloe has danced at Universal Studios and Disney World in the USA and also as part of cruise ship entertainment in the Bahamas. In 2019 Chloe performed in Grease the Arena Experience.
Chloe has a Cert III in Dance and has won multiple awards including the Distinguished Performing Art Awards in Year 12. During her school years Chloe was part of the Kolbe Dance Company and competed in multiple school competitions such as CPAF (Catholic Performing Arts) Dance for 4 years and Singing for 3 years and YOHFEST for 3 years. As part of her dance journey, Chloe has completed TPA (Theatrical Performing Arts), Jazz & Tap exam levels.
In 2022 she was Assistant Choreographer for her school production of Grease at Kolbe Catholic college.
Chloe is currently teaching Jazz and Contortion classes at Vivace Performance Company. This is Chloe’s first major musical as Choreographer.

Gilbert & Sullivan WA presents Kiss Me, Kate at the delightful Dolphin Theatre next month! More info and to book tickets:
https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

17/09/2024

🎶 Strange, dear, but true, dear,
When I'm close to you, dear,
The stars fill the sky,
So in love with you am I.
Even without you
My arms fold about you.
You know, darling why,
So in love with you am I.
In love with the night mysterious
The night when you first were there.
In love with my joy delirious
When I knew that you could care.
So taunt me and hurt me,
Deceive me, desert me,
I'm yours 'til I die,
So in love,
So in love,
So in love with you, my love, am I. 🎶

One of Cole Porter's most famous and intriguing songs, So in Love is part of the Great American Songbook and has been recorded by many artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra and kd Lang.

Hear Ian Lawrance sing this beautiful song in his reprise as Fred Graham, when he feels he may have just lost the love of his life, ex-wife Lilli Vanessi.

Kiss Me, Kate is live on-stage next month at the delightful Dolphin Theatre with the fabulous G&S WA Orchestra – ticket prices start from $22.
Book now: https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

📸: Nicholas Madeley

15/09/2024

09/09/2024

See our stars on screen with the leads from Kiss Me, Kate ~ Hayley Parker and Taylor Westland interviewed by The Couch's Neesha Seth🎤
https://youtu.be/HzD_GCOmK9I?si=Tg8_DY7SdHrYNVTt&t=5001

Hear a little teaser for Katherine / Lilli Vanessi herself as Hayley breaks out one of her numbers from Cole Porter's multi-award winning musical 🎶

Book tickets: https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

11 shows only at the delightful Dolphin Theatre ~ 2 - 13 October. Matinees available!

07/09/2024

🎶 We sing of love, we sing only of love
Oh ye Gods above, may we never sing of anything but love
For love is the joy of every girl and boy
And love later on keeps us going till we're gone
Love is the theme of all people who dream,
so love lets confess, is everybody's business!
Oh ye Gods above may we never sing of anything but love, sweet love! 🎶

Set in Padua, Italy Cole Porter wrote Cantiamo d'Amore (We Sing of Love) sung ahead of the wedding of Katherine and Petruchio. Set the stage for a battle of wills!

Kiss Me Kate features a multitude of talented dancers such as Amy Parsons, showcasing both ensemble and soloist choreography that will be a treat for audiences who love Broadway musicals 💃🕺

See the show this October at the delightful Dolphin Theatre – ticket prices start from $22. Book now!

https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

📸: Nicholas Madeley

06/09/2024

Meet our new Production Creatives for Kiss Me, Kate ~ Luke van der Beeke, Assistant Director

Luke’s love for the theatre was rekindled in recent years after encouraging his two children (now teens) to tread the boards. In his early years he performed in numerous shows, including personal favourites Oliver! and The Pyjama Game. He now enjoys working behind the scenes, particularly in creative roles.

Over the past few years Luke has worked backstage on productions including Robin Hood: A Pantomime (Darlington Theatre Players 2021), The Ultimate Triumph of Supreme Brilliance (Darlington Theatre Players 2021), The Jungle Book (Laughing Horse Productions 2021), and Young Frankenstein (Darlington Theatre Players 2024).

In 2021 he stepped in as Assistant Director on Wizard of Oz (Laughing Horse Productions 2021), where he met Kiss Me Kate Director, Natalee Husk. She asked him to join her as Assistant Director on My Fair Lady (Alexandria Theatre Company 2022) which played to sellout crowds at The Regal and won multiple Finley Awards.

The invitation to work with Natalee on Kiss Me Kate, and to bring something a little different to one of Perth’s most iconic theatrical companies, was an opportunity too good to refuse. The entire experience has been thoroughly rewarding and the quality of the end product is a testament to the passion and hard work of all involved.

Gilbert & Sullivan WA presents Kiss Me, Kate at the delightful Dolphin Theatre next month! More info and to book tickets:
https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

05/09/2024

Did you get a chance to listen to the radio interviews with our stars of Kiss Me, Kate?

If you missed the broadcast, you can catch the playback via the links below:
Hayley Parker (Lilli Vanessi / Katherine) on Noongar Radio – playback On Demand – 3 Sep 2024: https://www.noongarradio.com/yorgas-yarning/yorga-yarning/

Ian Lawrance (Fred Graham / Petruchio) on Arts Collage Radio Fremantle – playback On Demand – 5 Sep 2024: https://radiofremantle.com.au/shows/arts-collage

See Hayley and Ian live on stage in their lead roles with a full cast and orchestra at the delightful Dolphin Theatre this October! More info and to book tickets: www.gandswa.org.au

30/08/2024

🎶 I've made a haul in all the leading rackets
From which rip-roarin' rich I happen to be,
And if thou wouldst attain the upper brackets,
Marry me, marry me, marry me.

She's a maid who would marry
And would no longer tarry,
She's a maid who would marry,
May my hopes not miscarry!
She's a maid mad marry
And will take double-quick
Any Tom, Dick or Harry,
Any Tom, Harry or Dick! 🎶

Featuring Michael Hewson as Gremio, one of the main suitors for the fair Bianca in Kiss Me, Kate's show within a show of The Taming of the Shrew 🎭🎶

Live on stage this October at the delightful Dolphin Theatre and featuring the fabulous G&S WA Orchestra – ticket prices start from $22!

https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

📸: Nicholas Madeley

29/08/2024

Live on-air next week! 🎙️ 😀

Ian Lawrance ~ Fred Graham in Kiss Me, Kate chats with a Penny Shaw for Arts Collage on Radio Fremantle 107.9fm 📻

Tune in on Thursday, 5 September from 9am as our next leading man discusses his role in Cole Porter's Tony-award winning Broadway show.

See Ian on stage with a full cast and live orchestra this October at the delightful Dolphin Theatre 🎭 🎶

Book now! https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

23/08/2024

On-air this September! 📻 😀

Hayley Parker ~ Lilli Vanessi in Kiss Me, Kate chats with a Sharon G for Noongar Radio on 100.9fm🎙
Tune in on Tuesday, 3 September at 7pm as this triple threat performer discusses her lead role in Cole Porter's musical comedy classic.

See Hayley on stage with a full cast and live orchestra this October at the delightful Dolphin Theatre 🎭 🎶 Book now! https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

22/08/2024

🎶 Brush up your Shakespeare
Start quoting him now
Brush up your Shakespeare
And the women you will wow

If because of your heat she gets huffy
Simply play on and "Lay on, Macduffy!"
Brush up your Shakespeare
And they'll always kow-tow - Forsooth
And they'll always kow-tow - Thinkist thou?
And they'll always kow-tow - We trou'
And they'll always kow-tow...! 🎶

“We will have rings, and things, and fine array.”
Ah... but do you have tickets to Kiss Me, Kate? Don't miss Cole Porter's Tony-award winning musical set behind the scenes of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew! 🎭🎶

Starring Samuel Farr as a Baltimo Gangster with an appreciation of the Bard - how many plays can you hear in this clever song?

Live on stage this October at the delightful Dolphin Theatre and featuring the fabulous G&S WA Orchestra – ticket prices start from $22. 11 shows only!

https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

📸: Nicholas Madeley

15/08/2024

🎶 Another op'nin', another show
In Philly, Boston or Baltimo',
A chance for stage folks to say hello,
Another op'nin' of another show!

The overture is about to start,
You cross your fingers and hold your heart,
It's curtain time and away we go!
Another op'nin',
Just another op'nin' of another show! 🎶

Be sure to book tickets now to Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate! 🎭🎶

Starring Sarah McCabe as Hattie singing one of Broadway’s best-known numbers with a cast of 35+ performers.

Live on stage this October at the delightful Dolphin Theatre and featuring the fabulous G&S WA Orchestra – ticket prices start from $22. 11 shows only!

https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

📸: Nicholas Madeley

13/08/2024

Meet our new Production Creatives for Kiss Me, Kate ~ Natalee Husk, Director

Natalee’s love for the stage developed from the age of two when she started calisthenics, and the Song & Dance portion quickly became her favourite.
Her love of directing began at the age of six when she would call all the neighbourhood kids together, write a script, cast the show, have her mum organise costumes and props, and have her dad turn her large rectangle trampoline on its side to hang a sheet as backdrops to put shows on for the neighbourhood!
In her 20s Natalee was a performer and then Musical Director for Perth Gang Show (Scouts WA), moving next into the role of Director, where she directed Gang Shows, Review Shows, and directed and choreographed Variety Shows.
Performer: Guys & Dolls, Chicago, Showboat & Calamity Jane
Orchestral Musician: My Fair Lady, Gypsy, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Musical Director: Guys & Dolls, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Dick Whittington
Director: Snow White, Guys & Dolls, The Boyfriend, My Fair Lady (Finley nominated)

Natalee is excited to direct another Golden Age Musical as Gilbert & Sullivan WA presents Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate!
https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

11/08/2024

Trevor Preston shares, “there would be no purpose shuffling around this mortal coil without beer, the works of Miles Davis and Igor Stravinsky”

Former busker Trevor Preston jokes about his vocal journey, where he enjoys the great outdoors in WA, and what he thinks about his dual roles of stage actor Harry Trevor and Shakespeare's Baptista in Kiss Me, Kate.
https://www.gilbertandsullivanwa.org.au/2024/08/11/trevor-preston-shares-there-would-be-no-purpose-shuffling-around-this-mortal-coil-without-beer-the-works-of-miles-davis-and-igor-stravinsky/

08/08/2024

Treat your Dad to theatre tickets this Father's Day ~ Sunday, 1 September

Passions run high as former spouses feud onstage and off during a musical staging of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. In the battle of the sexes will true love triumph before it’s too late?

Featuring songs such "So In Love," "Wunderbar," "Tom, Dick or Harry," "Too Darn Hot," "Brush Up Your Shakespeare," and "Another Op'nin, Another Show", Kiss Me, Kate will be directed by Finley Award Best Director nominee Natalee Husk (My Fair Lady) with Musical Direction by Performing Arts WA award winner Michael Brett (Ruddigore, The Grand Duke).

Don't miss the delightfully delicious behind-the-scenes high jinks of this irresistible Broadway masterpiece.

“broad, brazen, often shameless and finally irresistible... Kiss Me, Kate asserts that there is still a place for sophisticated, grown-up fun” – The New York Times

When you purchase 9 or more tickets, get 1 free! Just call TicketsWA on 6488 2440 between 12pm-4pm weekdays.

https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

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Kiss Me, Kaye ~ Costume Parade

Costume Sneak Peek! 👀👗 Our Kiss Me, Kate costumes got a test view earlier this week lead by the Finley-award nominated team of Veronica Hudson and Gail Reading, taking point on the 1940s era civvies and the stage wear for the show within a show - The Taming of the Shrew. Set design and build is by Barry Boyd. Don't miss this classic musical comedy full of catchy Cole Porter tunes! Live at the delightful Dolphin Theatre next month ~ 11 shows only! Book now: https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate Picture and video courtesy of Tanya Hill. Piano music courtesy of Michael Brett. #kissmekate #costumes #gilbertandsullivanwa #theatrewa #perthmusicaltheatre #wanews #perthnews #perth #perthisokay #perthevents #perthlife #perthisok #perthcreatives #perthgram #perthwa #perthtodo #perthhappenings #soperth #seeperth #perthtosee #perthlifestyle #perththeatrenetwork #perthliving #perththeatre #perthwhatson #singersofinstagram

Kiss Me, Kate ~ Cast Announcement

G&S WA are delighted to announce the stars and ensemble of our October season of Cole Porter's sophisticated and sexy musical comedy, Kiss Me, Kate! Starring ~ ⭐ Hayley Parker as Lilli Vanessi (Katherine) ⭐ Ian Lawrance as Fred Graham (Petruchio) ⭐ Taylor Westland as Lois Lane (Bianca) ⭐ Calen Simpson as Bill Calhoun (Lucentio) ⭐ Sarah McCabe as Hattie ⭐ Artemis Lockyer as Paul ⭐ Samuel Farr as First Gangster ⭐ Tracey Myhill as Second Gangster ⭐ Rick Boyd as General Harrison Howell Ensemble: Alannah Rose, Alister Walters, Amy Parsons, Barry Boyd, Beau van der Beeke, Charlotte Rollinson, Chloe van der Beeke, Cynthia Pickering, David Clark-Murphy, Emma Carver, Emma Fleming, Gabrielle Abel, Jane Anderson, Jennifer van den Hoek, Judith Clark, Juliette Basini, Kacey Murphy, Liza Cobb, Marc Obi, Mary Vidovich, Megan West, Michael Hewson, Nathan Bonham, Tamar Basini, Thomas La Cava, Trevor Preston. See them live on stage with our fabulous G&S WA Orchestra at the delightful Dolphin Theatre, Crawley this October ~ 11 shows only! For more details and to book tickets: https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate #meetthecast #kissmekate #coleporter #theatrewa #perthmusicaltheatre #gilbertandsullivan #gilbertandsullivanwa #perthtodo #perthevents #gands #perthisok #whatoninperth #perththeatre #dolphintheatre #perthhappenings #singersofinstagram

The Gondoliers ~ Costume Parade

Amazing costumes from award nominees Gail Reading and Veronica Hudson leading the talented G&S WA Wardrobe Team! 😀 The Gondoliers opens next week for a strictly limited season. 9 shows only at the delightful Dolphin Theatre - UWA. Book now! https://www.ticketswa.com/event/gondoliers-0 Pictures and video: Tanya Hill

G&S WA are delighted to announce the stars of our May season of Gilbert & Sullivan's sparkling musical comedy, The Gondoliers! 💖👑 Starring ~ ⭐ Zac Porter as the Duke of Plaza Toro ⭐ Mary Vidovich as the Duchess of Plaza Toro ⭐ Emma Hazell as Casilda, the Princess of Plaza Toro ⭐ Cynthia Pickering as Luiz ⭐ Belinda Butler as Doña Alhambra ⭐ Mathew Leak as Marco Palmieri ⭐ Theodore Murphy-Jelley as Giuseppe Palmieri ⭐ Sade Stella-Joy as Tessa ⭐ Liza Cobb as Gianetta ⭐ Claire Cooling as Inez See them live on stage with a full cast and orchestra at Dolphin Theatre, Crawley this May ~ 9 shows only! For more details and to book tickets: https://www.ticketswa.com/event/gondoliers-0 #meetthecast #gondoliers #theatrewa #perthmusicaltheatre #gilbertandsullivan #gilbertandsullivanwa #perthtodo #perthevents #gands #perthisok #whatoninperth #perththeatre #dolphintheatre #perthhappenings #operasingersofinstagram

Thank you to everyone who took part in our 2023 seasons of HMS Pinafore and Ruddigore! ⚓👻 We look forward to welcoming new and returning performers, crews, and creatives for our 2024 seasons of The Gondoliers and Kiss Me, Kate 🎶💕 Be part of our sparkling production of The Gondoliers this May! 😀 Lots of fun roles and fantastic music for leads and ensembles 🎶 🇮🇹 Auditions on this month, contact Roger Starbuck (0428 763 468) to chat and see more info: https://www.gilbertandsullivanwa.org.au/join/audition/ 🎥: Mike Nicholls #gilbertandsullivanwa #gilbertandsullivan #theatrewa #auditionswa #perthmusicaltheatre #perthauditions #wanews #perthnews #perth #perthisokay #perthlife #perthisok #perthcreatives #perthgram #perthwa #perthtodo #perthhappenings #soperth #seeperth #perthtosee #perthlifestyle #perththeatrenetwork #perthliving #perththeatre #season2023 #season2024 #operasingersofinstagram

🎄 Give the gift of great theatre this Christmas and save 10% on tickets when you book both shows in our 2024 season! 🎁 More info: www.gandswa.org.au

Spooky fun at the Costume Run for Ruddigore ☠️👻🎶 FYI: track not from this show 😉

Costume Sneak Peek! 👀 🦇 Our 1920s era Ruddigore sets and costumes are coming together! Heads of Wardrobe Gail Reading and Veronica Hudson (both nominated for Best Costume at the 2022 Finley Awards) have outfitted the cast is various stunning and spooky designs for our upcoming show season. Set design and build is by Barry Boyd. See bridesmaids and gentry, bad baronets and mad women, and the ghosts of Ruddigore come to life in one of Gilbert & Sullivan's funniest topsy turvy tales 👻 Live at the delightful Dolphin Theatre next month ~ 8 shows only! https://www.ticketswa.com/event/ruddigore-witchs-curse #ruddigore #gilbertandsullivanwa #gilbertandsullivan #perthmusicaltheatre #dolphintheatre #bridesmaids #gentleman #1920s #villians #ghosts #costumes Pics courtesy of Tanya Hill Cover photo: Nicholas Madeley

Meet Nika Classen! 🌹 The talented teen (and budding engineer-opera singer), is starring in her first lead role as the etiquette-obsessed Rose Maybud in G&S WA's comic musical melodrama, Ruddigore 👻🎶 See her live on stage with a full cast and live orchestra this October at the delightful Dolphin Theatre ~ 8 shows only 🎭 https://www.ticketswa.com/event/ruddigore-witchs-curse

G&S WA Cast Announcement for Ruddigore

G&S WA are thrilled to announce the stars of our October season of Gilbert & Sullivan's spooktacular musical comedy, Ruddigore! Starring ~ ⭐ Zac Porter as Robin Oakapple / Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd ⭐ Nika Classen as Rose Maybud ⭐ Chad Henderson as Richard (Dick) Dauntless ⭐ Belinda Butler as Mad Margaret ⭐ Glenn Rowan as Sir Despard Murgatroyd ⭐ Sade Stella-Joy as Dame Hannah ⭐ Stephen Hastings as Old Adam Goodheart ⭐ Michael Cummins as Sir Roderick Murgatroyd ⭐ Sienna Freeman as Zorah ⭐ Eilish Marie Blackmore as Ruth See them live on stage with a full cast and orchestra at the devilishly delightful Dolphin Theatre this October ~ 9 shows only. For more details and to book tickets: https://www.ticketswa.com/event/ruddigore-witchs-curse #meetthecast #ruddigore #theatrewa #perthmusicaltheatre #gilbertandsullivan #gilbertandsullivanwa #perthtodo #perthevents #gands #perthisok #whatoninperth #perththeatre #dolphintheatre #perthhappenings #operasingersofinstagram

All aboard to sail the ocean blue this May! ⚓🌊 G&S WA gives three cheers and one cheer more to announce the stars of our upcoming season of Gilbert & Sullivan's hilarious musical comedy, HMS Pinafore! Starring ~ ⭐ Ian Lawrance as Captain Corcoran ⭐ Belinda Butler as Mrs Cripps (Little Buttercup) ⭐ Heather MacKay as Josephine Corcoran ⭐ Chad Henderson as Ralph Rackstraw ⭐ David Cosgrove as Sir Joseph Porter ⭐ Emily Schinkel as Hebe (Sir Joseph’s first cousin) ⭐ Steve Sherwood as the Dick Deadeye ⭐ Zac Porter as Bill Bobstay (Boatswain’s Mate) ⭐ Roger Starbuck as Bob Becket (Carpenter’s Mate) See them live on stage with a full cast and orchestra at the delightful Dolphin Theatre this May ~ 9 shows only. For more details and to book tickets: www.gandswa.org.au

A very big thank you to the cast, company and our audience for being part of our seasons of Iolanthe and The Grand Duke in 2022! We look forward to welcoming you in 2023 for HMS Pinafore and Ruddigore at the delightful Dolphin Theatre, Crawley. Register to our Ticket Waitlist for our 2023 productions (you can advise which show or both): [email protected] Performers keen to be part of our 2023 casting can find out more on HMS Pinafore auditions here: https://www.gilbertandsullivanwa.org.au/join/audition/ Or to register for Ruddigore auditions: [email protected] 📽 Wide Awake Studios

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Founded in 1951, The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Western Australia has produced hundreds of productions of Gilbert & Sullivan’s extraordinary contribution to musical theatre. Founded by Bernard Manning, the Society is supported by The Gilbert & Sullivan / AN Bullock Trust created in 1983 through the bequest of the late Arnold Bullock. Popular entertainer, Max Kay became the Patron of the Society after the late Sir Charles Court, former Premier of Western Australia, and an accomplished musician himself. Over seven decades, the Society has brought laughter and joy through the comedy and melody of WS Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan to generations of Western Australians. Numerous actors, singers, directors and designers have contributed to the Society’s remarkable theatrical legacy including leading names in the industry, such as Bernard Manning, Nita Pannell, Coralie Condon, John Milson, Tony Howes, Peter Bandy, Tim Cunniffe, Graham McLean, Megan Sutton, Ron MacQueen, Geoff Kelso, Justin Friend, Katja Webb, Sarah McLiver, Andrew Foote, and Aldo DiToro, and our beloved members, who all share a love of music, comedy, and the thrill of putting on a show!