THEATRE goers are in for a rare treat next month as the acclaimed West Yorkshire Savoyards make a welcome return to Settle Victoria Hall.
Coming to the ‘world’s oldest music hall’ on Saturday, September 10, the Savoyards will be bringing their touring production of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, Patience.
While less well known than more popular Gilbert and Sullivan offerings, such as The Mikado or The Pirates of Penzance, Patience received a boost recently, voted by BBC Music Magazine as Gilbert and Sullivan’s best opera. The magazine stated: “Sullivan is really at the top of his game, writing music that is charming, charismatic and sometimes surprisingly moving.”
A spokesperson for the company said: “Gilbert’s pen was rarely sharper than when he wrote this delicious satire on artistic movements, hero-worship and meaningless fads. Patience brims with biting humour, over the top characters, and music that is by turns toe-tapping and sumptuous.”
Leading actor, Graham Weston plays the languid poet, Reginald Bunthorne, alongside local actress and singer Valerie Green, playing Lady Jane in the new production.
“Directed by former D’Oyly Carte star, Roberta Morrell, this is a must-see evening of beautiful music and wicked comedy. Drooping sighing maidens and a company of manly dragoons make for a hilarious evening’s entertainment accompanied by an orchestra conducted by MD, Oliver Longtaff.,” added the spokesperson.
The Yorkshire based touring company which specialises in rousing productions of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas has received the backing of TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh.
The Ilkley born broadcaster, novelist, journalist and gardener, said: “The works of Gilbert and Sullivan continue to inspire and amuse generation after generation of music-lovers and theatre-goers, and the West Yorkshire Savoyards continue to enthral their audiences.
“With Sullivan’s tuneful melodies and Gilbert’s rapier-sharp wit - Stephen Sondheim considers him the best of all lyricists - coupled with the WYS high standards, any audience can be assured of a great night out.”
Tickets for Patience at the Settle Victoria Hall on September 10 at 7.30pm are £16 available online at https://www.settlevictoriahall.org.uk/ or by calling 01729 825718
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