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November 2008 newsletter now available. Click on the box in left hand column to download. For your personal copy, please email your full address details to: sarah@gs-festival.co.uk
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MUSIC, LAUGHTER, FRIENDSHIP, FUN
WHAT A WONDERFUL COMBINATION!
Welcome to the wonderful world of the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. Now in its sixteenth year, the festival has captivated audiences from all around the world and every year never fails to delight.
Established in 1994 by enthusiasts Ian Smith and son Neil, the Festival goes from strength to strength, attracting thousands of visitors to the delightful spa town of Buxton. Ian and Neil had one goal; to enhance the knowledge and understanding of Gilbert & Sullivan and ensure that this quintessentially British entertainment continued to flourish.
And they certainly succeeded! The Festival runs for three weeks throughout the summer in the beautiful, Edwardian Buxton Opera House. A highlight is the international competition which attracts groups from around the world performing for a range of prestigious awards.
In addition to the competing productions there are a range of stunning, professional performances every weekend. The Festival's very own Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company will be performing four new production in 2009: HMS Pinafore; Trial by Jury; Princess Ida and The Pirates of Penzance.
The Festival Fringe provides dawn till dusk G&S and with around 70 events there is truly something for everyone. Masterclasses, performances , comedy – there is a fantastic array of G&S favourites to keep even the most dedicated follower spoilt for choice!
The International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival is certainly in a class of it own. It’s fun. It’s friendly. It’s for all the family – a truly wonderful experience!
We look forward to seeing you in Buxton.
