Yes, 50 years of the Wolverton G&S Society. Who’d have thought!
Come to Wolverton G&S at 50! You’ll experience with us some of the highlights from our 50 years of G&S and plenty of other great music
Thursday 7th and Friday 8th November 2024 from 7:30pm each night at Stantonbury Theatre
Wolverton G&S at 50!
What a splendid celebration! For this, our golden anniversary celebration, we have woven together a rich tapestry of musical delights from the past 50 years of the Wolverton Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s many marvellous shows. This celebratory concert promises to be a true feast for the senses.
From the rollicking seas of “Pirates of Penzance” to the heart stopping melodies of “Yeomen of the Guard,” our repertoire spans the best of Gilbert and Sullivan. Not only the wonders of G&S. We’ll finally get to sing echoes of “Calamity Jane”, the show we lost when theatres went dark in 2020. Other great shows are remembered in our concert too. The mystery of “Jack the Ripper” and the delightful frivolity of shows like “Salad Days” will transport you through time and emotion.
Your evening will be packed full of famous music. Who can resist those instantly recognizable tunes? “A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One” is a perennial, while “Keep the Home Fires Burning” will warm hearts with a bit of Ivor Novello. “I Love Paris” evokes the City of Light, and “Amid the Falling Snow” is a beautiful bit of Enya. Not forgetting the fabulous romp that is “Come, Friends, Who Plough the Sea.”
There’s a delicious taster of our next big production too. Poor Patience will be pursued by soldiers and poets in our exciting new production at Stantonbury next spring. Look out for some super snippets as we kick start our next 50 years!
Our journey from 1974 to today is a testament to the passion, dedication, and the enduring magic of musical theatre. When our society began in 1974 the Wolverton Railway Works and McCorquodale were the biggest employers in Wolverton, and in the same year the town became part of the future city of Milton Keynes. Just as Wolverton once hummed with industry, our stage now hums with creativity and joy.
So here’s to the next 50 years! May our voices blend, our performances dazzle, and our audience leave with hearts full of melody and memories.
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!
Kim Bennett
Our Musical Director
We are delighted to welcome Kim back as MD for this special occasion. Her rehearsals are always a joy and the hard work she puts in makes sure you get the best performances from our talented singers.
Ann Skelly
Our Director
Ann is a leading member of the Wolverton G&S and we are fortunate to have persuaded her to direct for this very special 50th anniversary show
Mike White
Our Producer
This is Mike’s first time as Producer, but surely not his last. He is also a talented artist so look out for the posters!
Mike has written parts of our show and was involved in choosing which of the enormous selection of superb music to include.
Mike is the one to thank that our wonderful show actually goes ahead!
Prajna Indrawati
Our Accompanist
Prajna is an international concert pianist and we are delighted that she is back with us to accompany Wolverton G&S at 50! Prajna is also playing for our principal rehearsals.
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