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Robin Oakapple

Another wonderful night here in Rederring! If you’ve missed it so far … how could you miss this wee face?

Shy, diffident, modest, retiring little Robin Oakapple is a rich gentleman farmer in the halcyon village of Rederring. But … that wee face. Butter wouldn’t melt. Except … he is hiding a terrible, life-altering secret!!

What could it be?! Find out at the Carnegie Hall in Dunfermline! Dunfermline G&S Society’s production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore runs until 25 February, at 7.30pm on both remaining nights, plus a 2.30pm matinee tomorrow. Tickets available from our ticket hot-line (07703 483083), the Carnegie Hall Box Office (01383 602302) or book on-line at this link.

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Rose Maybud

Our Opening Night has gone swimmingly! If you missed it, come along and meet Rose Maybud.

Dear, sweet, charming Rose Maybud. Philanthropist. Etiquette expert. Apple lover. Somewhat … constrained.

Apparently the only eligible lady in the whole village of Rederring! All the men are after her … Who will prevail?

Find out at the Carnegie Hall in Dunfermline! Dunfermline G&S Society’s production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore runs until 25 February, at 7.30pm every night, plus a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets available from our ticket hot-line (07703 483083), the Carnegie Hall Box Office (01383 602302) or book on-line at this link.

Mollie Tulloch

I first met Mollie Tulloch when I joined the Society in 1983; she was our Wardrobe Supervisor throughout the 1980s and until 1993. Always very cheerful and helpful, Mollie was quite nifty with safety pins and other emergency repairs, always busy behind the scenery or in the wings, with something requiring attention at the last minute. It was quite a family affair with her husband, Bill, a founder member of the Society, their daughter Alison and son-in-law Mike Pendlowski all dedicated to the smooth running of the Society and the hard work that a production involved.

Mollie must have missed Bill when he was out at rehearsals, committee meetings and ‘the week of the show’ and gave him her utmost support by coming to join the happy band. She had the onerous task of taking body measurements, ordering from costume suppliers, receiving and organising the fittings soon after their arrival at the theatre.

After her ‘retirement’ Mollie maintained a very keen interest in the Society’s work and never missed a production. She became one of the ‘Friends’ of the Society, nowadays referred to as Patrons. We are very sorry to hear of her passing, but those who were members in the 80s and 90s have happy memories of Mollie to treasure.

Mary Kidd

Mollie sadly passed away on the evening of Thursday 16 February. Her funeral has been arranged for 12:15pm on Friday 24 February at Dunfermline Crematorium. We send our condolences to our Life Member Bill, their daughters Alison and Dorothy, granddaughter Helen (this year’s Stage Manager), and the rest of the family.

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Mad Margaret

Mad as any hatter, generally silly and not quite so fond of apples as she first appears.

Mad Margaret. Crazy Meg. Poor Peg.

Can she win in her quest to find her lover? Will she crush her rivals? Will they pop?

Find out at the Carnegie Hall in Dunfermline! Dunfermline G&S Society’s production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore starts tonight and runs until 25 February, at 7.30pm every night, plus a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets available from our ticket hot-line (07703 483083), the Carnegie Hall Box Office (01383 602302) or book on-line at this link.

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Dick Dauntless

Hello Sailor! Dashing Dick Dauntless has an eye for the ladies and an ear for his heart – which has quite a lot to say for itself!

Will this out-and-out Lothario get his lady of choice? Will he grace us with his hornpipe, the talk of the fleet? Will this nimble young gadabout ever get his heart to talk sense?

Avast! Ye shall have to set a course to the Carnegie Hall and find a mooring in the front row to find out!

Dunfermline G&S Society’s production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore runs from 22–25 February, at 7.30pm every night, plus a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets available from our ticket hot-line (07703 483083), the Carnegie Hall Box Office (01383 602302) or book on-line at this link.

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Dame Hannah

Fond of a mint humbug or five. Feisty as a tigress and proud of a home so spotless you could eat an apple off the floor!

Miscreants, beware of the fearsome Dame Hannah!

Come to Carnegie Hall to see her in action, sweeping all who come before her!

Saunter on down to Dunfermline G&S Society’s production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore: on stage from 22–25 February, at 7.30pm every night, plus a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets available from our ticket hot-line (07703 483083), the Carnegie Hall Box Office (01383 602302) or book on-line at this link.

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Sir Roderic Murgatroyd, Bart.

Midnight approaches … the Ghost’s High Noon …

Is he dead? Is he alive? Isn’t he but a portrait in the musty, dusty old gallery of Ruddigore Castle?! Why does he stare so …? What could be behind those eyes …?

You are cordially invited to Carnegie Hall to discover the mystery of the Baronets of Ruddigore.

Come and see Dunfermline G&S Society’s production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore: on stage from 22–25 February, at 7.30pm every night, plus a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets available from our ticket hot-line (07703 483083), from the Carnegie Hall Box Office (01383 602302) or book on-line at this link.

Next appearance

Our summer concerts will be on 20/21 September 2024, and your next chance to see the Society on stage at Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline will be on 13–15 February 2025.

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