Audiences for G&S's exciting new revue, Page to Stage are unanimous - this show has it all! "Brilliant" singing, high octane dance numbers and a host of your favourite songs from over 40 great musicals that began their life as a written work. Inspiration for great musicals comes from a variety of sources and many began their life as a book, poem or play. Some of these are well known such as My Fair Lady, Jesus Christ Superstar, Oliver, The Secret Garden or The Wizard of Oz, others are far … [Read more...] about Only 3 opportunities left to see Page to Stage
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Love the 80’s? Then Audition for the ‘Back to the 80’s’ Show
It's time for some end of year fun with the Port Elizabeth Gilbert and Sullivan (G&S) Society's production of Back to the 80s which opens on 31 October 2012. This juke box musical is a celebration of the decade that brought us big hair, shoulder pads, Rubiks Cubes and MacGyver not to mention some fabulous music that has stood the test of time. Hits songs in Back to the 80s include Footloose, 9 to 5, I'm Gonna Be (500 miles), Dancin' on the Ceiling, Material Girl, Love Shack, Girls Just Wanna … [Read more...] about Love the 80’s? Then Audition for the ‘Back to the 80’s’ Show
Legends of Broadway will Light up PE Stage
The PE Gilbert & Sullivan Society began their annual revue series 2 years ago and this year's end of year revue will be a musical feast featuring the wonderful songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cole Porter and Jerry Herman. The 2 hour and fifty minute show highlights some of the best known songs by these Broadway Legends as well as some lesser known but equally exciting numbers. The creative team for Legends of Broadway sees Rose Cowpar directing her first major show for G&S and Richard … [Read more...] about Legends of Broadway will Light up PE Stage
Open Auditions for Ian von Memerty’s musical version of Fiela’s Child
The Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society is proud to be bringing Ian von Memerty's musical version of Fiela's Child to the stage in November 2011. This hauntingly beautiful show, based on Delene Matthee's much loved novel Fiela se Kind, will be seen first by Port Elizabeth theatre goers. Ian has entrusted his work to the brilliantly capable hands of Director Robin Williams who, along with Musical Director Neil Leachman and Lighting Designer David Limbert, will make this classic South … [Read more...] about Open Auditions for Ian von Memerty’s musical version of Fiela’s Child
Crazy in Love
Love is in the air as G&S stage their annual Valentine's Cabaret fundraiser this February. Join us for an intimate evening of cabaret with some of our amazing G&S performing family. Faye Gatley, Rose Cowpar and Melissa Jantjies return to our Valentine's line up along with Ace Magxaki, Damien Anderson, Craig de Vos, Chad van Rooyen and a couple more surprises. Seating is cabaret style so you can bring along snacks and sit back and relax with friends for a special evening's … [Read more...] about Crazy in Love
