Welcome to GanderS
Our happy little blog that’s full of interesting G&S stuff…
GanderS
Hello and welcome to our blog!
We’re thrilled to have you here and hope you’ll enjoy our mix of interesting and enjoyable articles about Gilbert and Sullivan and our performances. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to their delightful operettas, there’s something for everyone.
Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes insights, interviews with our talented cast and crew, and updates on our upcoming shows.
Our posts
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Cartoon – Crocs
Oh Hun. I’d walk a mile in your shoes to to feel your pain. Unless they’re crocs of… read more
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Poem – stuck inside
Stuck Inside – A Pandemic Poem by Annie Parker Twas the beginning of the year, the decs had… read more
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Armenian spiced cake
We were all worrying about our comeback date during lock down. Here’s our take on dates and cake… read more
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The first Frederic – Llewellyn Cadwaladr
Piracy in Paignton? How the Pirates of Penzance came to Devon. Allow me to introduce you to Arthur… read more
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Cartoon – Beads and Trinkets
Sadly we had to cancel our production of Calamity Jane because of the pandemic. “Where the Injun arrows… read more
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Cartoon – Cup and Sorcery
Something in the tea Aline? The philtre? You have tasted it? Oh yesh……. read more
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Cartoon – Iolanthe auditions
“Enter fairy – up right” is a stage direction. Not to be confused with “Enter fairy – upright”.… read more
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Sullivan’s Kippers
Both Arthur Sullivan and William Gilbert enjoyed being wealthy and living well but Gilbert thought Sullivan profligate… read more
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Break the Spine
In 2017 , Chris ran the infamous Spine challenge. Here’s his report.. read more