The International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival

The International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Buxton Derbyshire UK is in its 16th year this year and oh how I wish we (using the royal 'we') could attend and participate someday. What started out humbly in 1994 has grown solely because of the passion of its founders Ian and Neil Smith.

Ian Smith


Of course, being in the birth country of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas doesn't hurt. After all, it is part of their heritage moreso than ours. Still, like many other operas that do not only originate in the US, let alone are sung in english, the Savoy operas do have their loyal following. So if you need an excuse to visit the UK say in August, check out what is on their programme (note proper spelling ehem).

If you cannot go, your best option is to join us for our Iolanthe run, June 11 till the 21st.


48 days till show time!



When every blessed thing you hold
Is made of silver, or of gold,
You long for simple pewter (The Gondoliers)