Williamstown - A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol
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A G&S Christmas Carol, Saturday 5th December @ 2pm
Story by Charles Dickens
Words by Gayden Wren (inspired by W.S. Gilbert)
Music by Arthur Sullivan
GSOV's third presentation for 2026 is the Australian premier of this playful adaptation of Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol with musical gems from the Gilbert & Sullivan operas, and clever new lyrics from Gayden Wren (Entertainment Editor, New York Times.) Includes favourite music from The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, HMS Pinafore, Iolanthe, The Yeomen of the Guard, Patience, Ruddigore and more. The show will be accompanied by a live trio or quartet.
Gayden Wren is a New York-based Arts Editor at The New York Times and a passionate G&S fan. As well as a playwright and director, he is the author of “A Most Ingenious Paradox: The Art of Gilbert & Sullivan” (Oxford University Press, 2002), and “Very Truly Yours, Gilbert & Sullivan“.
Single tickets $55 or $50.
Group of 10 $450 (18% discount off the full priced tickets and we'll reserve the seats).
Mulled wine and Christmas treats available for purchase.
Seating is unallocated, theatre-style in the majestic ballroom.
Access to the ballroom is step-free.
