The Gilbert and Sullivan Society Centenary Convention
24 - 26 May 2024
Our centenary convention in May 2024 was a huge success. Delegates enjoyed performances, presentations, a tour of the area, and a black tie dinner with HRH the Duke of Gloucester as the guest of honour.
Christopher Gould accompanied Elinor Jane Moran and Lawrence Olsworth-Peter in our Friday evening special concert.
Our sponsored RNCM student, Sophie Clarke, and fellow student James Connolly gave a delightful concert, accompanied by Tom Pieczora.
Delegates enjoyed a coach tour of Stanmore and Harrow Weald with special reference to places that would have been important to W. S. Gilbert. This included visiting Gilbert's grave at Sr. John's, Stanmore and his memorial inside All Saint's Church at Harrow.
Our scratch Trial by Jury on Sunday afternoon featured Bruce Graham as the learned judge, with Leon Berger as counsel, Russell Painter as Edwin and Zena Wigram as Angelina.
Andrew Goodman and his daughter were the Associates.
Many delegates stayed on for Grims Dyke Opera's performance of Ruddigore on the Sunday evening.