Pardon the pun…but the show we’re referring to is Pinafore & So Much More!  A Gilbert & Sullivan Revival.  This is Kate’s first show as director for TMS and she is ably assisted by her husband Tim Godden who is no stranger to waving the baton in the orchestra pit as musical director.

Skilled choreographer Cherie Gaites has brought out some of the classic dance moves to complement this show beautifully.

For many years, Tamworth Musical Society has been asked to bring back to life the musical genius of Gilbert & Sullivan – the musical theatre that first brought them together as far back as 1888.  This show, Pinafore & So Much More! is a megamix of Gilbert & Sullivan’s great productions; HMS Pinafore, The Mikado, Ruddigore and The Pirates of Penzance. 

The 14-strong cast take to the stage in fine voice and great acting prowess.

Gleeson said: “We are so lucky to have such talented people in this town with so many  young ones who are the future of the society.  It’s such a delight to see both young and the more mature cast members working together to bring audiences such a light-hearted and entertaining show.”

This Gilbert & Sullivan revival will be on at Tamworth Town Hall this weekend with one show on Saturday night, July 22 at 7pm and a Sunday matinee on July 23 at 2pm.

It is so fitting that these two grand performances, back in the Tamworth Town Hall, offer a concert of fanciful topsy-turvey theatre gems accompanied by ever memorable melodies. 

A must see for any G&S buff or anyone that enjoys great theatre, first rate music, and much fun.  Grab your tickets today.

Heading to TRECC on July 21 and 22 is the prequel to Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo – Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium. 

This child-friendly, interactive and educational theatre experience will have audiences of all ages enthralled and entertained.

The production, filled with jaw-dropping moments as giant, glowing creatures appear out of the dark depths of the ocean.

They appear to hover all around, these giant puppets are flawlessly constructed and operated manually taking you into a world of earth’s earliest watery inhabitants.  Erth’s prehistoric creatures are unmistakably “alive” and mostly friendly, in this fun, educational and unique performance that will delight all audiences.

Book now to dive in to the historical depths of the ocean and unlock some of nature’s greatest mysteries.

What does a plesiosaur’s skin feel like? How big are a kronosaurus’ teeth? And do kimberella even wear shoes? Erth’s skilled handlers will be able to answer all these questions and more in this once in a lifetime theatre experience at Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium.

You can catch Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium on July 21 at 6pm and July 22 at 10am and 1pm at TRECC.  Recommended for children ages 5 plus and their adults!

There are still tickets available for both shows, so to book your seats visit entertainmentvenues.com.au or by call 6766 2028, or visit the box office at Capitol Theatre and The Big Golden Guitar.

Forgotten the words to the famous song? Here’s something to get you started with the Gilbert & Sullivan lyrics so you can get into the spirit ahead of Tamworth Musical Society’s performances:

I am the very model of a modern Major-General

I've information vegetable, animal, and mineral

I know the kings of England, and I quote the fights historical

From Marathon to Waterloo, in order categorical

I'm very well acquainted, too, with matters mathematical

I understand equations, both the simple and quadratical

About binomial theorem I'm teeming with a lot o' news

With many cheerful facts about the square of the hypotenuse

I'm very good at integral and differential calculus

I know the scientific names of beings animalculous

In short, in matters vegetable, animal, and mineral

I am the very model of a modern Major-General.