Gilbert & Sullivan spreads to Calpe

As part of its very active social scene the Gilbert & Sullivan Society in Torrevieja (GASS) organized a day trip to Calpe in support of Calpe Gilbert and Sullivan Society (CGSS) who were putting on their first full stage production of one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s entertaining comic, musical operettas.

A coach from the local firm popularly know as “David’s Coaches” took a party of over 50 members and friends first to Moraira, for a wonderful carvery lunch at Monroe’s, and then on to Calpe. Everyone was able to spend time enjoying the delights of Calpe before the coach took them to the Casa De Cultura for the evening production of CGSS’s “The Pirates of Penzance”.

The members of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society were very impressed with this, the first production of a complete show by the CGSS. The scenery and lighting effects were very well done and the costumes bright, colourful and flamboyant. The principals’ singing was a delight to listen to and was well supported by the chorus - a performance that Calpe can be proud of. Members of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society look forward to seeing their next production, spring 2011 which will be “H.M.S. Pinafore”.

Rehearsals for the Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s next production “RUDDIGORE” are already under way. If you enjoy singing or would like to help behind the scenes then you would be very welcome to join the Gilbert & Sullivan Society in Torrevieja. This is a friendly, informal society with a strong social calendar. Rehearsals are held Tuesday & Friday 10:00  - 12:30 at Restaurante Casa Ventura, San Luis, Torrevieja. Information can be obtained from C Willoughby 966 785 877 Email: cwillo.es@gmail.com or see the society’s website at www.gilbertandsullivansociety.eu . Both societies are looking for new members (singing and non-singing) and further information can be obtained for the Calpe Gilbert and Sullivan Society from Aileen Lightfoot of CGSS at aileen2light@yahoo.com

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