Bringing Gilbert & Sullivan
to Northamptonshire for over 70 years
Welcome to the Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group Website
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Our Approach
We have a more or less traditional approach to staging our shows, keeping the music and libretto as close to Gilbert & Sullivan's original wording, but often playing with the setting for each production.
In the past we have set The Mikado at the opening of a brand new Mikado Café, with the Café staff performing The Mikado to their invited guests.
We have set HMS Pinafore onboard a cruise ship with the crew performing Trial by Jury at the opening
We rehearse weekly, normally starting music rehearsals in April or May, breaking for the summer and then returning in September to production rehearsals.
We think this approach gives a family feel to the group and enables focused rehearsals allowing all of our cast to develop their character and skills, which we think pays off in our performances.
We are thrilled to be able perform in The Royal Auditorium and hope to see you soon at our show.
Testimonials
“Beautiful costumes, angelic voices and an impressive set”
“Solo performances were strong”
“A jovial, solid show at the higher end of the non-professional scale”
“An entertaining evening at the hands of the Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group”
“This romp in the Orient is worth a look”
Introduction
Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group has been entertaining audiences for over 70 years.
On 6th October 2023 we reach our Platinum Anniversary and we will celebrating this momentous achievement with The Mikado followed by Gala Concert, details to follow.
Performances
We produce one major production per year, this year to be staged at The Deco Theatre, at Old Savoy in Northampton, and we are delighted to announce that our next foray into the the 'Topsy-Turvy' world of Gilbert & Sullivan will be to the fairy forest, London and the world of Iolanthe from the 29th April to 2nd May 2026.
We are just about to start rehearsals for this production and are always delighted to welcome anyone who would like join us on stage. For more information please contact us using the contact us page, link below.
General Auditions
We ask everyone who wishes to join the group to audition.
This process gives us the opportunity to listen to each person sing and ensure we have the right voices in each part.
To make the process as painless as possible, join us for a rehearsal and you can audition at the end.
We are currently looking for new singers to join us for our next production.
Iolanthe
For more information about the group click here and we look forward to seeing you.
Join us
Do you sing?, would you like to support the group as a Vice President or Patron?, would you like to help us back stage during the show week?
Find out more here.
