In the local news
“A Dunfermline-based theatre group are set to bring a new piece to life for its premier performance next year.
“This is a new direction for Linda and Dunfermline Gilbert and Sullivan Society is honoured to be entrusted with this innovative and exciting new piece for its premier performance. We are hoping that it will attract both those who are familiar with Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and those who are less so.”
Time to get involved!
Members enjoyed the May workshop, when all was revealed, and are looking forward to the start of rehearsals at Limekilns Parish Church on Wednesday 28 August, and to the auditions for principal parts on Monday 9 September and Wednesday 11 September. As always, new performing members will be most welcome, but please don’t wait … e-mail Ellen for more information today!
Linda introduces “The Jury’s Out”
You can register your interest by emailing Ellen.
Notice of AGM on 29 May
The 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Dunfermline Gilbert and Sullivan Society (DGASS) will be held on Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 7.00pm in person at Limekilns Parish Church Hall and on Zoom, immediately preceding a rehearsal for the September 2024 concerts. The agenda is available at this link.
Members should have received Zoom joining instructions from Ellen direct. However, if you would like to attend remotely, please drop Ellen an email.
Come and Sing opportunities
Paul Gudgin, one of our Dunfermline friends, invites you to two Come and Sing events that he is involved with.
Saturday 1 June, Stockbridge Parish Church
Haydn Nelson Mass with Jubilo
Sunday 18 August
Come and Sing Evensong at the Robin Chapel
Wesley – “Lead me Lord”, Stanford in B flat and Haydn – “The heavens are telling”.
The fliers with details are linked to the images.
Queen Anne Singers concert
St Leonard’s Church are hosting the Queen Anne Singers (led by long-term DGASS friend Nancy Crook and accompanied by Christopher Livingstone) and baritone Ivor Klayman in a fundraising concert for Christian Aid and the RNLI. at 7:00pm on Monday 13 May. They’d love to see you there!
19 May workshop details
What to expect on the day:
- Presentation with overview of The Jury’s Out
- The overture – what it sounds like
- Sing-through all the chorus numbers in Act 1 (not a note-bashing session – just a sing through)
- Opportunity in groups to discuss and share ideas for portrayal of ensemble characters
- Walk-through the scenes of Act 1 – singing and staging, including all solos and duets
- Overview of Act 2 – Trial by Jury
- Group discussions: “How do we promote the show?”
The words will be provided on the day for all the chorus numbers. However, if you have any of the following scores, please bring them with you: The Sorcerer, HMS Pinafore, Ruddigore, The Gondoliers and The Mikado.
Refreshments will be provided.
Linda Milne looks forward to seeing you there!
Next appearance
You’ve just missed a chance to see the Society on stage, but we’ll be back at Carnegie on 18–20 February 2027 with a sparkling production of that perennial favourite, The Gondoliers.
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