The story of Bunthorne’s Bride!
Patience is a delightful satire on aestheticism and unrequited love. Patience herself is the idealised country girl of romantic fancy. Or so the rival poets vying for her affections believe. She, of course, cares nothing for poetry!
Add in a train of doleful maidens and a troup of lusty soldiery and you have a very funny and tuneful opera!
7th to 10th May 2025 from 7:30pm each night at Stantonbury Theatre
Patience
“Patience,” first performed at the old Opera Comique theatre in London, made history as the first show at the Savoy Theatre, which was the world’s first fully electrically lit theatre.
This operatic satire by Gilbert and Sullivan, their sixth collaboration, humorously critiques the 1870s-1880s aesthetic movement, fads, and vanity. The movement, often seen as self-indulgent, prioritized beauty over practical concerns.
The characters Bunthorne and Grosvenor are frequently compared to Oscar Wilde, who was promoted by Richard D’Oyly Carte to help popularize the production. “Patience” is cherished for its witty dialogue and rousing music, making it a favorite among performers and audiences alike.
What your ticket buys
Your ticket money doesn’t just get you a seat for the best show in town. You are not only guaranteeing yourself a great evening’s entertainment, you are helping us keep musical theatre alive in MK.
Wolverton G&S is one of a diminishing number of groups that still perform with a live orchestra. We think it’s the best way to keep musical theatre and especially the spirit of Gilbert and Sullivan vibrant and relevant.
It’s expensive of course and your ticket money goes towards helping us continue that great tradition. Thank you.
Meet the Crew!
Dave Anstice-Pim
Our Musical Director
We are delighted to welcome Dave back as MD for our production of Patience. He is a joy to work with and always gets the best from his singers.
Laura Anstice-Pim
Our Director
Laura is an experienced director and performer. We are delighted that she has agreed to direct our show.
Linda Davy
Our Producer
Linda is no stranger to producing. Her organisational skills helped bring The Pirates of Penzance to the stage on time and in budget.
She is the one who makes sure that our shows actually go ahead!
Prajna Indrawati
Our Principal rehearsal accompanist
Prajna is an international concert pianist and we are delighted that she is back with us to accompany our principal rehearsals.
Rowena Gibbons
Our Chorus rehearsal accompanist
Rowena is a talented pianist and a musical director of her own choir. We are delighted that she is back with us to accompany our chorus rehearsals.
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