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“A good old man’s oath is paramount” – Stephen Hastings on his role as Old Adam Goodheart in Ruddigore

Stephen Hastings made his Gilbert & Sullivan debut in 1968 performing as Sir Richard Cholmondeley in Yeoman of the Guard, and has gone on to perform a succession of leads including Sir Roderick (Ruddigore), Pooh-Bah (The Mikado), Lord Mountararat (Iolanthe), Don Alhambra (The Gondoliers) as well as the Sergeant of Police (The Pirates of Penzance). Read More

Behind the Stage Door

This July Savoy Opera Chorale proudly presents Behind the Stage Door, featuring some of the best-loved songs from musical theatre, with concept and direction by SOC Choir Master and G&S WA Director Michael Brett. A talented chorus girl… A chance for stardom… Can her dreams really come true…? Starring Magda Lisek and Catherine Archer with Read More

& Josephine – Heather Mackay chats about her leading role as HMS Pinafore’s conflicted heroine

Making her debut lead with Gilbert & Sullivan WA’s upcoming production of HMS Pinafore, Heather Mackay discusses her cheeky character, and her personal and career passion for music education.  Heather Mackay in HMS Pinafore Has Josephine been a fun role to prepare? What do you think of your character? Josephine has been very fun to Read More

The 72nd Annual General Meeting of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of WA (Inc.)

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of WA AGM was held on Wednesday, 15 February at their Rehearsal Hall in Nollamara. A good number of current financial and Life Members were in attendance and a quorum was achieved. Formal proceedings included the presentation of the President’s Report by Kevin Langoulant, the Treasurer’s Report by Glenn Rowan, Read More

5 Unexpected Health Benefits of Singing

Photo: Samy Benabed Singing with others feels amazing. Group singing promotes social bonding and has been shown to raise oxytocin (the “bonding hormone”) and decrease cortisol (the “stress hormone”). But it’s not just about singing in groups. There are many unexpected ways singing is good for you, even if you’re on your own.Singing is a free Read More