Programme for the 2010–11 (79th) Season Sunday 10th October 2010 at 2.30 pm “he bubbles with wit and good humour!” Celebrity concert b y Simon Butteriss (baritone) who will entertain us in his own inimitable way with song and story, accompanied at the piano by Jeff Clarke. [Professional engagements permitting.] Admissio n: members £5, visitors £7. The Sheila Taylor meeting. Tuesday 2nd November 2010 at 7.15 pm “O man of learning!” ‘S ilent Witness; or, Tales of a Musical Detective’ Talk by Dr David Russell Hulme, conductor, musicologist, expert on British music, well known for his research and publications on Sullivan. Tuesday 7th December 2010 at 7.15 pm “fear nothing, but enjoy yourselves, I pray!” We will celebrate the Festive Season with a Sing-It-Ourselves evening with bring-and-share refreshments. Sunday 16th January 2011 at 2.30 pm “Listen, and I‘ll tell you all about it” Suzanne O‘Keeffe (soprano) will reminisce about her days in the D‘Oyly Carte Opera Company, sing, speak about t eaching singing and demonstrate wit h a mini-Master class for two of her students. The Harold Sumner meeti ng. Tuesday 1st February 2011 at 7.15 pm “I can teach you with a quip, if I‘ve a mind” Lecture/recital by Martin Lamb (bass-baritone). [Professional engagements permitting.] Admission: members and visitors £2. The Norman Beckett meeting. Tuesday 1st March 2011 at 7.15 pm “They charmed our senses with verbal fences, with ballads amatory and declamatory” In studying and comparing two different D‘Oyly Carte recordings of Princess Ida from the 50s and 60s, Great Savoyards will be assessed, and facts about their lives and careers discussed, by John Coates. Tuesday 5th April 2011 at 7.15 pm “And echo forth the joyous sound” Blackburn Gilbert and Sullivan Society will entertain us with a concert, mainly G&S. Tuesday 3rd May 2011 at 7.15 pm “to shirk the task were fiddle-de-dee!” Annual General Meeting plus entertainment. Review Review Review CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS: ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY SOCIETY MEMBERS Photos

Programme for the 2020–21 (89th) Season THE PROGRAMME FOR THE 2020–21 (89th) SEASON WAS AFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. National lockdowns (late March 2020 to June 2020, and January 2021 to July 2021) and local lockdowns (tiers) (September 2020 to November 2020) restricted gatherings and movements of all, but essential, workers. Lockdowns caused the closure of all hospitality venues and non-essential shops, closed schools and encouraged working from home. Consequently, all society meetings during the 89th season were held by Zoom – the first time in the Society's history that Zoom had been used for meetings. Sunday 29th November 2020 on Zoom at 5.00 pm General meeting of the Society. Sunday 17th January 2021 on Zoom at 2.30 pm Ian Bradley will talk about his next book on Sullivan – A Life of Divine Emollient . Sunday 21st February 2021 on Zoom at 2.00 pm Barry Clark to entertain with a talk and music. Sunday 28th March 2021 on Zoom at 2.30 pm "Sullivan’s Drawing-Room Ballads” – a presentation by Professor Derek B. Scott. Tuesday 11th May 2021 on Zoom at 7.30 pm 88th and 89th Annual Meetings.

Upcoming Events CLICK HERE FOR OTHER EVENTS Monday 5th October 2026 on Zoom at 7.30 pm "And have I journeyed” “Journey to the Savoy” — Conductor John Andrews gives a personal account of his journey from a very different musical background through his involvement in the Sullivan recordings to his appreciation of the Savoy operas. Sunday 1st November 2026 at 2.30 pm “Of ballads, songs and snatches” Celebrity concert by our Vice-President John Savournin (baritone). Admission: members £5, visitors £7 The Sheila Taylor meeting. Tuesday 1st December 2026 on Zoom at 7.30 pm “For the company possess all the necessary dresses” Shelagh Fawcett talks about her time as wardrobe mistress in the D‘Oyly Carte Opera Company from 1976 to 1981. Tuesday 12th January 2027 on Zoom at 7.30 pm “The woman of the wisest wit” Roberta Morrell shares her wisdom on W.S. Gilbert — his talent as a dramatist from her perspective as a performer and director. Saturday 13th February 2027 on Zoom at 11.00 am “Oh, the man who can rule a theatrical crew” Eminent Australian opera director Stuart Maunder reflects on The challenges and joys of producing Gilbert & Sullivan in the 21st Century — a view from the Antipodes. Sunday 7th March 2027 at 2.30 pm “Rend the air with songs above” Friends from Rochdale Phoenix Opera Society entertain us with a selection of songs from the operas — including items from their upcoming production of The Pirates of Penzance and Trial by Jury . Sunday 4th April 2027 at 2.30 pm “Must have a beginning, you know” An illustrated presentation by David Walton on The early lives of Gilbert and Sullivan . The Norman Beckett meeting. Tuesday 11th May 2027 on Zoom at 7.30 pm “And now, my Lords, to the business of the day” Annual General Meeting. Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd May 2027 Gilbert & Sullivan Societies‘ Convention at the Pinewood Hotel, Wilmslow. Click here for further details

Yeomen of the Guard Click on a photograph to enlarge it. Click here to return to Gallery index

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Gallery The images in this gallery are low definition files. High definition files are available on request to treasurer@manchestergands.org.uk , and can be reproduced provided that they are credited with "Manchester Gilbert & Sullivan Archives". Click on the appropriate button to see the photo gallery. Iolanthe The Mikado HMS Pinafore Patience The Pirates of Penzance Ages Ago Haddon Hall Rutland Barrington Princess Ida Ruddigore The Sorcerer Trial by Jury Miscellaneous The Yeomen of the Guard

Programme for the 2015–16 (84th) Season Tuesday 6th Octo ber 2015 at 7.30 pm “Do you hear that? Are you not delighted?” Arthur Barrett of Norwich G&S Society will entertain us with unusual or rare recordings from his large collection. Tuesday 3rd November 2015 at 7.30 pm “When I was a lad I served a term...” Mike Leigh, well-known film and theatre Director and writer, local lad and former member of this Society as a youth, will talk about his view of Gilbert and Sullivan. [P rofessional engagements permitting.] Prior booking essential: £7 for visitors The Harold Sumner meeting. Tuesday 1st December 2015 at 7.30 pm “everything is interesting, tell us, tell us all about it” James Hendry, a very talented young pianist, accompanist and conductor from the RNCM will talk about promoting G&S and will entertain us on the pian o. [Professional engagements permitting.] The Norman Beckett meeting . T uesday 12th January 2016 at 7.30 pm “Lift your song on high, all comers.” Some members of Sale Gilbert and Sullivan Society will entertain us right royally as they have done before. Always an enjoyable evening. Sunday 31st January 2016 at 2.30 pm “On each of us thy learning shed.” A talk, illustrated at the piano, by tenor and singing teacher, Oliver White. We have enjoyed his many performances at Buxton/Harrogate G&S Festivals and his talk to the 2012 Convention. [Professional engagements permitting.] Admission: members £5, visitors £7. The Sheila Taylor meeting. Tuesday 1st March 2016 at 7.30 pm “born in leap year...” A Frederic's birthday party; amusing ourselves and enjoying bring-and-share refreshments. Sunday 3rd April 2016 at 2.30 pm “Everything is a source of fun.” Concert by soprano Ruth Betteridge who trained at the RNCM and has performed in the professional G&S Festival company. [Professional engagements permitting.] Admission: members £5, visitors £7. Tuesday 3rd May 2016 at 7.30 pm “What ought we to do?” Annual General Meeting plus entertainment. Review

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