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Gilbert & Sullivan: A Musical Celebration

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Mischievous humour meets soaring melodies — a sparkling evening of operatic wit, whimsy and unforgettable song.

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  • Melbourne / Naarm

    22 May - 24 May 2026

    Regent Theatre
    191 Collins St, Melbourne

  • Duration

    Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one interval

  • Ticket Price Range

    From $59 + $9.80 booking fee

From not-so-fearsome pirates with a flair for melody, to bewigged Lords of the House tangled in mischief, to lovelorn tailors in an imagined, topsy-turvy Japan. Take a seat, suspend disbelief, and prepare to laugh.

Few composer-librettist teams have had the impact of Gilbert and Sullivan. Their mega-hits are still packing out theatres today and have become part of our pop culture lexicon (thanks, The Simpsons!).

Take a ride through their greatest musical moments in this concert directed by Gilbert & Sullivan aficionado Stuart Maunder.

Hear highlights from The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore and Iolanthe performed by an all-star cast of operatic talents, with Orchestra Victoria. Discover how these operettas changed the worlds of music, theatre and satire forever

Cast & Creative

Director: Stuart Maunder
Based on a concept by: Patrick Togher

Ben Mingay
Antoinette Halloran
Amongst other celebrated Opera Australia artists

Orchestra Victoria

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