We have never published a Festival programme quite so early, however in this unprecedented climate, we are sure you will agree it is important to have something to look forward to! But, we need your help to turn this dream into a reality. The Festival is still in trouble and desperate need of funds to cover the enormous losses incurred…
Never let it be said that the Festival doesn’t move at the speed of light! The article below was published in our November Newsletter in 2009! It only took eleven years and a global pandemic to get the project off the ground, but we are delighted that today we are able to present G&S Opera TV! (Some parts of the…
The world famous International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival has signed a new three year contract to secure its future in Harrogate through to and including 2021. “Hopefully this is good news for our global G&S family of supporters,” said Ian. “Now we need your continued support in promoting future festival to friends, relations and groups you may be connected with…
Rachel Harland will direct this year’s Festival Youth Production of The Pirates of Penzance. Rachel is a classically trained soprano and has performed in Belgium, UK, Australia, USA and Canada as a recitalist and for opera companies including Opera Holland Park, Carl Rosa Opera, Royal Opera La Monnaie and The Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company. Rachel is creative director of her own singing workshops company…
On your marks… get set … go! This year we celebrate the 26th International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival and tickets go on open sale on MONDAY 4th FEBRUARY. The final priority draw is almost completed. The number of tickets sold in these draws have broken all records for the second year running! The number of groups coming to see the…
The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company will open its 2018 season in Buxton Opera House on Tuesday 31st July and start the celebrations rolling for the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival’s 25th Anniversary – just where it all began in 1994. Theatregoers have a fantastic week of Gilbert & Sullivan treats in store in one of the most stunning…
The Sullivan Overtures, performed by The National Festival Orchestra Introduced by Dr David Russell Hulme and conducted by James Hendry 2.30pm – 17th August – The Royal Hall Harrogate Maestro James Hendry, an outstanding young conductor fresh from the Royal Opera House holds the baton for a very special performance of the Gilbert & Sullivan Overtures played by the…