The National Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company is set to make its Malvern Theatres return in September.

The company has announced four new productions: The Gondoliers, HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and Trial by Jury.

The National Festival Orchestra will accompany all of these performances.


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The partnership of librettist W S Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan produced a series of 14 comic operas between 1871 and 1896, which continue to be performed to this day.

The company director, Janet Smith, said: "We are delighted to welcome Gilbert and Sullivan audiences back to Malvern for another season of the best of Gilbert and Sullivan.

"Our return visit to Malvern is testament to the enduring appeal of G&S and the fantastic, friendly atmosphere that we always enjoy in Malvern.

"We invite everyone to come along and enjoy the magic of Gilbert & Sullivan and simply excellent entertainment".

The company will reside at the venue from Thursday 5 to Saturday, September 7.

On the Thursday, the matinee and evening show of HMS Pinafore and Trial by Jury will be at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

The Pirates of Penzance will take to the stage at 7.30pm on Friday.

Last but not least will be The Gondoliers, with a matinee at 2.30pm before the evening show at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from the Malvern Theatre Box Office.