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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. 
Table of 10 $450 (18% discount off the full priced ticket).

Mulled wine and Christmas treats available for purchase.
Seating is cabaret-style on decorated tables in the majestic ballroom. 
All seats can be turned to face the raised stage.
Access to the ballroom is step-free.

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Williamstown Town Hall
104 Ferguson St, Williamstown VIC 3016

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