Cambridge University Gilbert & Sullivan Society

Cambridge University Gilbert & Sullivan Society High-quality, student-led productions of the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan. It is on a par with such life-changing events as birth, death and finals.

Joining the CU G&S society is possibly the single most significant event that you can perform in your entire life. No-one experiences the marvellous works of Sir William Schwenk Gilbert and Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan unaffected. The society supports all levels of commitment. The most regular type of event is the Sing-Through. At these very friendly occasions, volunteers perform the solo parts fro

m an operetta and everyone joins in for the choruses, irrespective of musical ability. Sing-Throughs happen at least twice a term and are really good fun. Many people just come along to Sing-Throughs and don't get involved in the performances. The society puts on several Shows throughout the year, varying from low commitment semi-staged performances to highly polished shows at professional venues. The society has around two hundred members and some sort of event every fortnight, on average during term. We also need people interested in playing in the orchestra, working backstage, making costumes, programme design and so on. If you would like to know more, get in touch with the committee.

A fabulous show is on its way...
05/09/2026

A fabulous show is on its way...

We know how to have fun in Cambridge, and we're bringing that same magic to Cornwall! Earlier this week the Iolanthe com...
03/09/2026

We know how to have fun in Cambridge, and we're bringing that same magic to Cornwall! Earlier this week the Iolanthe company let their hair down with a fairy themed formal and bop, complete with sparkle, wings and plenty of dancing. A huge thank you to our producers and company managers, who cooked and organised the whole evening from start to finish.
Putting on a show is hard work, and celebrating together is just as important as rehearsing together!

Choreographing chaos: our finales are coming together! Fairies, peers and a healthy dose of Gilbert & Sullivan mayhem, a...
01/09/2026

Choreographing chaos: our finales are coming together! Fairies, peers and a healthy dose of Gilbert & Sullivan mayhem, all falling into place before heading to Minack in a few days to experience the rehearsal at the site. Follow along to watch photos of the site visit!

Tickets via iolanthe.summergands.org.uk

High excitement at our site visit with the directing team! Our directors couldn't help themselves at the Minack today, f...
31/08/2026

High excitement at our site visit with the directing team! Our directors couldn't help themselves at the Minack today, fairy energy sneaking out early at the archway and imagining the cast on a stage that's hosted decades of theatre.

14–18 September: the fairies arrive on the cliff edge. Tickets selling fast at summergands.org.uk/tickets-facebook

Rehearsals are officially under way for Iolanthe! Our cast is bringing Gilbert & Sullivan's fairy tale of love, law and ...
30/08/2026

Rehearsals are officially under way for Iolanthe! Our cast is bringing Gilbert & Sullivan's fairy tale of love, law and politics to life, ready for the stage at the stunning Minack Theatre this September.

Follow along as the show comes together over the coming weeks. Tickets available now via summergands.org.uk/tickets-facebook

Did you make it to these fantastic productions? Fancy seeing another fabulous production this year? We're back with this...
25/08/2026

Did you make it to these fantastic productions? Fancy seeing another fabulous production this year?

We're back with this September with maybe the most fabulous of G&S characters - the fairy queen and her ensemble in the Iolanthe this September!

Book now for Iolanthe
14 - 18 September
https://minack.com/whats-on/iolanthe/

** BAND APPLICATIONS FOR MINACK 2026 **The Iolanthe team are looking for strong musicians to play Clarinet, Bassoon, Hor...
17/04/2026

** BAND APPLICATIONS FOR MINACK 2026 **

The Iolanthe team are looking for strong musicians to play Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trombone, Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass for 7 performances of Iolanthe. Shows will take place at the Minack Theatre in Cornwall between 14-18th September 2026, and you will be required in Cornwall from 5-20th September.

You can find out more details (including how to apply) via our camdram page: https://www.camdram.net/vacancies/16018
We are accepting musicians on a rolling basis, so please get in touch as soon as possible if you would like to be involved!
Any questions please let us know: [email protected]

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