Gilbert and Sullivan Society
A rollicking band of pirates we! The University of York's Oldest Performance Society - now in our 52nd year!
Who are we and what do we do?
We are an all-inclusive award-winning society that put on a range of musicals and events over the course of the year. Our main production is a fully staged G&S show, which for next year will be Iolanthe, performed in March 2025. We have a completely non-auditioned chorus for our show each year open to people of any ability, with auditioned main roles.
We also stage a 48 hour show (meaning that over two days we cast, rehearse and perform a full G&S production) in November 2024 we will be doing the iconic The Sorcerer.
We organise a variety of showcases and fundraisers (carolling for charity in York city centre is always a highlight of the year!) as well as inclusive social events. During the summer holidays we take our main show to the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in Buxton. In 2024 we performed Princess Ida at the festival, winning best male voice, best female voice and best ensemble. We also won the Unifest competition overall, gaining international recognition (and taking home a large cash prize)!
"A society full of spunk and vigour!" - Frank Banks, Society Founder, quoted in August 2022
Photo credit: Kirkpatrick Photography
Get involved!
We will be having a welcome workshop in September, so come and find out who we are, what we do and why we sing so fast with no strings attached!
All are welcome, so please just come along to one of our rehearsals on Thursday evenings or to one of our socials!
We have a non-auditioning chorus for all our shows, just turn up!
Open auditions for Iolanthe principal parts will take place w/c 30th September!
As well as performance roles, you can also be part of our student-run Production and Design Teams and get involved backstage!
For more infomation or to contact us visit our social media pages or email gsyork@yusu.org
Rehearsal information:
Every Thursday from 7pm in Derwent D/L/037
Potential for weekend rehearsals nearer to shows.
