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05
Apr 2021
10-day Gilbert & Sullivan Festival returns to Harrogate
The 10-day International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival is returning to Harrogate this year, in a major boost for the town's economy.
Harrogate hosted the event annually from 2014 until last year, when it was cancelled due to covid.
The festival, which will take place from August 8 to August 18 at the Royal Hall, attracts thousands of visitors from around the world.
Covid restrictions require the productions to be adapted to ensure the safety of performers, audience and backstage staff.
Janet Smith, festival director, said:
The National Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company will open proceedings with HMS Pinafore.
Other highlights include Simon Butteriss directing and starring in The Mikado. The opera company will also bring along a brand-new production of Patience.
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Charles Court Opera will present its production of Iolanthe and Charles Court Opera also give two performances of its new G&S Express.
Forbear! Theatre, directed by Rachel Middle, will bring two productions of The Pirates of Penzance and The Yeomen of the Guard.
For something completely different, on August 6, Simon Butteriss will premiere The Diary of a Nobody comedy.
There will be an additional fringe programme of morning talks, masterclasses and afternoon concerts.
Tickets go on open sale from May 5 and can be ordered on 01422 323252 or online at www.gsfestivals.org.
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