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W. S. Gilbert

Date of Death: May 29, 1911 (74)

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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Review: H.M.S. PINAFORE at Winter Opera

It's a splendid production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s 'H.M.S. Pinafore', and it brims with glorious music, wonderful voices, and bright, delightful, timeless comedy.
Review: THE EXPLORERS CLUB at Stirling Community Theatre

A gloriously silly show that will tickle your funny bone.
Photos: First Look at THE MIKADO at London's Wilton's Music Hall

Following her critically acclaimed highly successful all-male productions of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ and ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, Sasha Regan returns to London’s Wilton’s Music Hall - the only surviving Grand Music Hall in the world - with Gilbert and Sullivan’s irresistible ‘The Mikado’.
Gilbert & Sullivan Society Of Houston Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Hobby Center For The Performing Arts

The pirates come ashore in July as Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston, the longest-running opera company in Houston, presents the popular The Pirates of Penzance at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts' Zilkha Hall.
Cast Set for Sasha Regan's All-Male THE MIKADO at Wilton's Music Hall and on Tour

Following her critically acclaimed all-male productions of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ and ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, Sasha Regan is returning to Wilton’s Music Hall with Gilbert and Sullivan’s irresistible ‘The Mikado’.
LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL, GOD OF CARNAGE & More Set for Theatre Three 2023/24 Season

Choose your weapon! Theatre Three’s passionate and bloody 2023/2024 Season will feature three musicals, three classic and award-winning plays, one hilarious play with music, and the world premiere of an adaption by a local playwright.
Sasha Regan's All-Male THE MIKADO to Tour the UK This Summer

Following her critically acclaimed highly successful all-male productions of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ and ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, Sasha Regan returns to London’s Wilton’s Music Hall - the only surviving Grand Music Hall in the world - with Gilbert and Sullivan’s irresistible ‘The Mikado’.
Opera Unlimited Announces 2022 Summer Camp Staged Production TRIAL BY JURY

The students of the 2022 Opera Unlimited Summer Opera Camp will present full-staged and costumed productions of two operettas, Hans Kràsa's Brundibár, and Gilbert & Sullivan's Trial by Jury, on July 8 and 9, 2022, 7:00pm, at the Sandia Presbyterian Church on Paseo del Norte in Albuquerque. 
Last Chance To Jump On Board Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE

Don't miss all the joyous comedy, singing and dancing from Sasha Regan's award-nominated crew on board the All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore at the Theatre Royal Winchester, but you will need to hurry...must end this Wednesday 27th April.
Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE is Coming to Theatre Royal Winchester

Following their run in London, Sasha Regan's award-nominated All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore crew dock at the Theatre Royal Winchester from Thursday 21st - Wednesday 27th April.
Ziegfeld Theater Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

The Ziegfeld Theater will present The Pirates of Penzance. This production is presented with amazing aerial elements and is flipped upside down by gender swapping every role. 
Sasha Regan's Sailors Sail To Theatre Royal Winchester

Following their widely acclaimed run in London, Sasha Regan's award-nominated All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore crew are sailing towards the Theatre Royal Winchester where they will dock from 21st -27th April.
Last Chance To Catch Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE At Wilton's

Last chance to 'sail the ocean blue' with Sasha Regan's smash hit award-nominated All-Male Company at Wilton's Music Hall. Must end in London on 9th April before setting sail to the Theatre Royal Winchester from 21st - 27th April.
Preview Ticket Offer Announced For Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE

Sasha Regan's award-winning All-Male Gilbert & Sullivan Company sails into Wilton's Music Hall from tonight, Wednesday16th March until Saturday 9th April, for another exciting nautical adventure.
Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE to Open Next Week At Wilton's Music Hall

Come and 'sail the ocean blue' with Sasha Regan's smash hit All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore which docks at Wilton's Music Hall next week for another nautical adventure.
Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE Comes to Wilton's This Month

Come and 'sail the ocean blue' with Sasha Regan's smash hit award-winning All-Male Gilbert & Sullivan crew. The merry sailors and their gorgeous lasses will down anchor at Wilton's Music Hall for another nautical adventure in just 2 weeks' time, on Wednesday 16th March.
Sasha Regan's Award-Winning Gilbert & Sullivan Crew Sails To London And Winchester

Sasha Regan's award-winning all-male Gilbert & Sullivan Company sails into Wilton's Music Hall for one month, from 16th March – 9th April, before the crew embarks on another nautical adventure to the Theatre Royal Winchester for one week, 21st April – 27th April 2022.
Wilton's Music Hall Announces 'Sing For A Sailor'

'Sing for a Sailor' is a platform giving those who are professionally trained in musical theatre and/or opera the chance to appear in Sasha Regan's smash-hit All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore at Wilton's Music Hall next Spring (16th March – 9th April 2022).
All-Male THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Will be Available to Stream

Sasha Regan's swashbuckling all-male take on W. S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan's 'The Pirates of Penzance' returns to living rooms around the globe this Christmas.
Last Chance to Catch Sasha Regan's All-Male THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Sasha Regan’s all-male take on W. S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan’s THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE will stream online over Easter until Monday 5th April 2021. Recorded live at the Palace Theatre London in December just before Lockdown 2, the recent streaming makes a very welcome comeback particularly for those needing some cheer over Easter. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has W. S. Gilbert written?

W. S. Gilbert has written 16 shows including The Gondoliers (Librettist), Iolanthe (Librettist), Princess Ida (Librettist), The Sorcerer (Librettist), Trial by Jury (Librettist), Cox and Box (Librettist), H.M.S. Pinafore (Librettist), The Pirates of Penzance (Librettist), Patience (Librettist), The Mikado (Librettist), The Palace of Truth (Playwright), The Yeomen of the Guard (Librettist), Engaged (Bookwriter), Ruddigore (Librettist), The Swing Mikado (Bookwriter), The Hot Mikado (Bookwriter).

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