
Prepare for a Gilbert and Sullivan spooktacular this October!
G&S WA is thrilled (and chilled!) to present Ruddigore, a spellbinding seaside gothic by the masters of musical comedy.
Shy and law-abiding, gentleman farmer Robin Oakapple is working up the courage to ask the virtuous Rose Maybud to marry him.
However, he holds a dark secret – he is actually Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd, the cursed Baronet of Ruddigore who fled to escape his fate, consigning his younger brother Despard to a life of dastardly deeds.
When his true identity is revealed by a jealous rival, Robin / Ruthven is compelled to commit a crime every day – or face an agonising death. Will he be able to break free from the witch’s curse?
Directed by Alan Needham (The Pirates of Penzance, Patience) with Musical Direction by Michael Brett (The Grand Duke, The Pirates of Penzance) this production showcases the marvellous music from Arthur Sullivan and WS Gilbert’s most witty and weird characters. Don’t miss this irreverent tale, featuring romantic rivalries, hidden identities and a family of phantasms! Ruddigore is one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s funniest musicals, this time with a spirited topsy turvy twist!
“Ruddigore? Ruddimarvellous.” – Absolute Theatre
“A tongue-in-cheek gothic fantasy and a laughter spinning, giggle-fest” – Australian Stage
“Comic gold!” – Stage Whispers
When you purchase 9 or more tickets, get 1 free! Just call ticketsWA on 6488 2440 between 12pm – 4pm weekdays.
- Dates: 5 - 14 October 2023
- Tickets: $19.90 - $59.90
- Dolphin Theatre - 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009
Production Dates
2 Matinees, 6 Evenings
Friday, 6 October – 7.30pm
Saturday, 7 October – 2.00pm (matinee) and 7.30pm
Thursday, 12 October – 7.30pm
Friday, 13 October – 7.30pm
Saturday, 14 October – 2.00pm (matinee) and 7.30pm
PRINCIPAL CAST:
Robin Oakapple / Sir Ruthven: | Zac Porter |
Rose Maybud: | Nika Classen |
Mad Margaret: | Belinda Butler |
Sir Despard Murgatroyd: | Tim Longley |
Richard (Dick) Dauntless: | Chad Henderson |
Old Adam Goodheart: | Stephen Hastings |
Sir Roderic Murgatroyd: | Michael Cummins |
Dame Hannah: | Sade Stella-Joy |
Zorah: | Sienna Freeman |
Ruth: | Eilish Marie Blackmore |
ENSEMBLE:
Rick Boyd | Eloise Keppler |
Judith Clark | Nico Keppler |
Liza Cobb | Bridie King |
Claire Cooling | Thomas La Cava |
Vanessa Cooper | Tracey Myhill |
Lauren Daniels | Amy Parsons |
Nick Garratt | Heather Quayle |
Blanche Holzman | Glenn Rowan |
Paki Isaiev | Eve-Scarlett Trower |
Imogen Kelly | Jennifer Van den Hoek |
Aimee Rose Keppler |










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