| Event type: | Invited Talk |
| Date: | 3rd June 2026 |
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Venue: | Todmorden Community College |
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| Cost: | £5 to include refreshments. Pay at the door, please. |
| Booking: | Note that booking is required. |
Presented by Bernard Lockett. Author and Lecturer
Session 1 - Historical background and overview of Gilbert & Sullivan.
Session 2 – Looks at the works in detail and the social and political satire within. The audience reactions at the time the reasons for it.
Session 3 - The world-wide popularity of Gilbert & Sullivan in the 21st Century and modern production values. Why Gilbert & Sullivan are the fore-runners and biggest influence on today's musical theatre.
Illustrated with videos of show excerpts throughout. There will be a refreshment break around 3.15/3.30 pm.