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Our mission statement
The Society aims to present a varied programme of events such as concerts and presentations from leading artists and specialists, visits to relevant to the world of theatre and performing arts also attending performances in theatres and similar venues.
The collaborations between Richard D’Oyly Carte, W S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan which led to the 14 famous operettas are what might be called our roots. The continued active management of the D’Oyly Carte Company by Richard’s descendants similarly are our roots. D’Oyly Carte other business interests, W S Gilbert’s other writings and interests, also Sullivan’s extensive other musical works form a lush foliage. The careers and repertoires of the multitude of artists, many extremely famous, engaged to perform the works over the past 140 years are the lush cover of multi-coloured blooms not forgetting contemporaries of G&S. Thus, we have the expansive tree from which our wide-ranging programme can be produced.
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The penultimate event for 2017 will be held at the Birch Hotel, Haywards Heath 22nd October is:-
MUSICAL MEMORIES WITH SUSAN FLEET
WITH GERALDINE ROWLAND OBE AT THE PIANO,
and
Melvyn Tarran asking the questions
"THE SUSAN FLEET STORY"
Susan Fleet is a well-known Sussex Entrepreneur and part time professional soprano who also was the founder of the highly regarded Cantemus choir, she has appeared as leading soprano in every Gilbert and Sullivan Opera and numerous musicals and Grand Opera.
Susan has raised thousands of pounds for charity through musical events, this year as a complete departure Susan is due to record a CD of jazz with Claire Martin, all the proceeds from the recording are being donated to Dame Vera Lynn`s children's charity.
At this event will be revealed, the story of how she auditioned for The D`Oyly Carte Opera at the age of 16, her amazing life and career on and off the stage.
Claire Martin OBE is a renowned jazz singer and a presenter on BBC radio.
This is a very special afternoon about a very special lady. We know this occasion will be a sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment.
The usual arrangements apply:-
Tickets are priced at:-
£6.00 for Members and
£12.00 for Non Members.
Please send your cheque, made payable to ‘G & S Today’,
to our Treasurer, Edwin Cowley at 37 Hill House Close, Turners Hill, Crawley RH10 4YY.
The figure portrayed in this statuette is reputed to be a character from one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operas. Can you identify her? If so please let Edwin Cowley know.
Can you identify the figure portrayed in the statuette further down this page?
