Rising musical performer Zac Porter chats to us about his family connection to Gilbert & Sullivan, his growing repertoire of vocal impersonations, and his nickname at his local karaoke bar. Zac Porter in HMS Pinafore As a bass / baritone singer, tell us of some of your favourite pieces of music in that range. There’s Read More
Category: Productions
Steve Sherwood sets sail with the new crew of G&S WA’s HMS Pinafore
Popular baritone Steve Sherwood heads aboard a 1950’s revival of Gilbert & Sullivan’s hilarious musical comedy, HMS Pinafore. Steve Sherwood in Trial by Jury What drew you to singing Gilbert and Sullivan? I used to sing in a local male voice choir in London. One of the members was very keen on G&S and also Read More
Justin Freind returns to duel it out in The Grand Duke
Bel canto tenor Justin Freind returns to the Grand Duchy of Pfennig-Halbpfennig in Gilbert & Sullivan’s rare topsy-turvy theatrical treasure, The Grand Duke. Justin Freind You began your career early with the Bridgetown Repertory Club in regional WA at the age of 7 – did you think growing up that you would be so internationally successful? Read More
Aimee-Rose Keppler blooms into G&S WA’s next leading lady
With popular soprano Magda Lisek bowing out to pursue an exciting opportunity, WAAPA Classical Voice student Aimee-Rose Keppler steps confidently into her first lead role as Lisa in G&S WA’s upcoming romantic comedy, The Grand Duke. Aimee-Rose Keppler Tell us a little about yourself and if you feel you have anything in common with your Read More
Meet the Artist ~ Izaak Wesson ~ Musical Director, Iolanthe
Founder of the Perth Orchestra Project, Izaak Wesson leads POP as Artistic and Executive Director in creating innovative performances that fulfil the vision to create art that enriches the cultural vibrancy of Western Australia. Izaak is a conductor, musicologist, and arts administrator, currently completing his Master’s degree in music at the University of Western Australia. Read More
On Shore and Sea
Savoy Opera Chorale presents sea faring songs from the Gilbert & Sullivan collection plus Arthur Sullivan’s dramatic musical cantata, On Shore and Sea on Sunday, 14 November at 3.00pm. The concert will featuring upbeat pieces from HMS Pinafore and Ruddigore, and the rarely performed one act, On Shore and Sea. This cantata tells of war Read More
Emily in Ploverleigh
With her character facing an intriguing quandary, Emily Schinkel discusses her lead role of Aline Sangazure in Gilbert & Sullivan WA’s upcoming musical comedy of magic and mismatched couples, The Sorcerer. Tell us about your character in The Sorcerer. What do you think of her? Aline begins the story as a sweet and charming young Read More
The Mark of a Sorcerer
Taking on the titular role in G&S WA’s next main stage production, Mark Thompson will be playing one of Gilbert & Sullivan most intriguing characters in The Sorcerer. Has John Wellington Wells aka The Sorcerer been a fun role to prepare? What do you think of your character? JW Wells is the type of character Read More
Trial by Jury+
The Savoy Opera Chorale presents Trial by Jury+, an effervescent concert of some of Gilbert & Sullivan’s best known songs plus their one act comic operetta, Trial by Jury, a light hearted musical satire about a “breach of promise of marriage” lawsuit . “probably the most successful British one-act operetta of all time”. – Kurt Gänzl, Read More
The Gift of Music
A sparkling concert of Gilbert and Sullivan gems from five of the major works. Add some other musical theatre favourites and we have an afternoon of delight. Afternoon tea and coffee will be served after the concert. Sunday 18 April 2021 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM LOCATION: The Gilbert & Sullivan Hall – Lemana Read More