The Gilbert
& Sullivan Society : Manchester
Notices :
Tuesday 2nd March 2010
1) Remember that we have an
extra meeting this month: the January meeting, postponed because of the weather,
has been rescheduled for Sunday March 21st. Same time 2.30 pm. We look forward to hearing Chris Browne and friends’
Lost Chord Instrumental Ensemble’s sparkling Spring Concert.
2)
We have some attractive new publicity leaflets: if you would like some to
display somewhere in your area please ask the secretary Jean.
Forthcoming
performances;
3) On Saturday March 6th
Gordon Peters and David Carter will present a two-man show “The Humour of
Gilbert & Sullivan” at Sale Grammar School,
Marsland Road, Sale at 7.30 pm. Charity concert, proceeds to Polio Eradication
and Christies, £12.50 to include interval drink. See handbills.
4)
New Rosemere will perform Patience at the Albert Halls in Bolton
Tuesday March 9th to Saturday 13th. Ticket
secretary; Helen Segar on 01204 300666.
Albert Hall Box Office phone number 01204 334400.
See leaflets.
5)
St Helen’s G&S Society will perform The Mikado in the Theatre
Royal in St Helen’s Wednesday March 10th to Saturday 13th
at 7.30 pm. Producer
Jean Cross, MD John Flood. Box Office 01744 756000.
6)
On Saturday March 20th Sale Gilbert
& Sullivan Society will present a Concert at The
Avenue Methodist
Church in aid of Cancer Research
UK.
And on Saturday March 27th they will hold a Quiz night in aid
of their funds at St George’s Church Hall, Altrincham, tickets £5 which
includes a hot-pot supper (bring your own drinks). Further details and tickets for either from Carole Mindham tel
0161 – 980 6925.
7) Manchester University
Gilbert and Sullivan Society (MUGSS) will perform Pirates Wednesday May 5th
to Saturday May 8th 7.30 each eve and 2.30 on Saturday at the RNCM.
“Airborne pirates, feisty maidens, mad scientists and baffled policemen
collide in this swashbuckling musical adventure. Come and join us as we transport
this Victorian classic into a fantastical, steam powered world.” Box
Office 0161 – 907 5555 or book online.
8)
Three Towns Operatic Society will perform The Gondoliers at
Lowton Civic Hall Tuesday May 11th to Saturday May 15th.
Ring Eileen on 01942 883722 or book online on thethreetowns.net
9) Remember our member Chris
Browne’s website of G&S memorabilia; www.gilbertandsullivanonline.com