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The Ipswich Gilbert & Sullivan Society
95 years of excellence!
We are the award-winning Ipswich Gilbert & Sullivan Society! Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of Gilbert and Sullivan (and beyond, embracing many musical genres!) as we celebrate over 90 years of enchanting performances and musical camaraderie.
Discover the warmth and talent that defines our Society - audiences often highlight our joyous performances, and newcomers feel welcomed, inspired and nurtured. With a mix of experienced and budding performers, our inclusive community welcomes adults of all levels of experience.
With rehearsals weekly throughout the year, we have a calendar of annual events starting with our 'Spring Showcase: Opera, Stage & Screen' - a concert run that showcases our versatility in musical genres. Each summer we sing to audiences at Ipswich Music Day and give people a taste of what we do. We are also proud to work with a variety of charities and last year’s concerts helped raise £8,250! Every autumn we perform a fully staged Gilbert and Sullivan operetta – this year being ‘Yeomen Of The Guard’ – at the Seckford Theatre in Woodbridge, before we finish off the year with a Christmas concert or two!
Known as 'one of Suffolk's friendliest groups', don’t hesitate to join us and experience the joy, diversity, talent and fun that defines the Ipswich Gilbert & Sullivan Society - where we make memories as well as music!
"The love and support between the entire cast is abundantly clear - an absolute joy to watch"
- Audience Member
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New show season starts now!
We’re thrilled to kick off a brand-new season at the Ipswich Gilbert & Sullivan Society as we celebrate our 95th year, and this time we’re diving into one of G&S’s most dramatic and operatic works — The Yeomen of the Guard (or The Merryman and His Maid) - a show that the Society has only done six times!
It all starts on Thursday the 8th of May with our Presentation Evening, where our Director James will share his exciting vision for this beautiful and rarely done show. Whether you're a returning member or thinking about joining us, it’s the perfect chance to find out more.
We’re particularly on the lookout for more men to join our talented and friendly company. We perform to a high standard, but we're a nurturing and encouraging bunch — if you're passionate and committed, you'll fit right in.
Known as 'one of Suffolk's friendliest groups', don’t hesitate to join us and experience the joy, diversity, talent and fun that defines the Ipswich Gilbert & Sullivan Society - where we make memories as well as music!
Got questions? Just drop us a message here on our page.
Always wanted to be in an opera? Come and join us!
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