Wakefield Gilbert and Sullivan Society is a keen amateur performing arts society based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
We perform one full scale production each year as well as touring productions, smaller concerts and events.
We rehearse most Tuesday nights at Sandal Methodist Church, 253 Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU. If you would like to join us, we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact Jane on 01924 339538 or secretary@wakefieldgilbertandsullivan.org.uk if you would like to become a member or come along to a rehearsal to meet us and say hello.
Please explore the site and contact us if you want any other information.
Carol Singing
Carol Singing at Wakefield Market
The Society was asked to sing for Wakefield Council at Woolley Hall on Sunday 18th December. It was an enjoyable afternoon in a lovely setting. We hope the people tucking in to their Christmas lunches had a good time – the food smelled delicious!
We also braved the cold and wind again on Monday 19th as we sang outside Sainsbury’s Trinity Walk. As well as clinging on to the display board and music stand when they threatened to blow away, we were able to raise more very welcome funds for Wakefield Hospice and our society. Thank you to all the kind people who made donations.
Pinafore 2012 graphic
HMS Pinafore in March 2012 – more come to join the crew!
Another show run has started and we are in full rehearsal mode. Once we start on the floor in January, we will be delighted to welcome The Wakefield Sea Cadets on board. They will use the initial part of our production to showcase the Cadet corps, before becoming crewmen and Sir Joseph Porters escort.
This is a great way to encourage younger members into the Society, and at the same time raise much needed funds for The Sea Cadets.
To book your tickets, download the ticket booking form: Pinafore 2012 booking form
Cast for HMS Pinafore.
We are delighted to announce that the cast will be as follows:
| The Rt.Hon. Sir Joseph Porter K.C.B. (First Lord of the Admiralty) |
Bobbie Greatorex
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| Captain Corcoran (Commanding H.M.S. Pinafore) |
Oliver Longstaff
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| Ralph Rackstraw (Able Seaman) |
Anthony Farrimond
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| Dick Deadeye (Able Seaman) |
Martin Whitaker
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| Bill Bobstay (Boatswain’s Mate) |
Gordon Fawcett
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| Bob Becket (Carpenter’s Mate) |
Daniel Senior
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| Josephine (The Captain’s Daughter) |
Alison Davies
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| Little Buttercup (A Portsmouth Bumboat Woman) |
Maggie Lowe
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| Hebe (Sir Joseph’s First Cousin) |
Jane Fawcett
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It’s exciting to be joined by some new soloists. We look forward to working with them and hope they will enjoy being part of the society.
Mikado props and costume hire
Our Mikado costumes, acquired from Homburgs Costumiers, are now ready for hire. We have supplemented the chorus and principal outfits with ladies’ and gentlemen’s fans and shoes, ladies’ wigs, and gentlemen’s hats.
See our Costume Hire page for more details and photos. Please contact the chairman for further details and to negotiate a hire fee.
Gallery
A taster of images from 26 years of Wakefield Gilbert and Sullivan Society
