Queenscliff GSOV Season 2026 - SINGLE TICKETS

A G&S Christmas Carol, 12 & 13 December @ 2pm

Story by Charles Dickens
Words by Gayden Wren (inspired by W.S. Gilbert)
Music by Arthur Sullivan

GSOV's third presentation 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.

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“.

Pre-show entertainment: 'Tides of Welcome & Friends' singing carols. 

Based in the idyllic town of Queenscliff, 'Tides of Welcome' is a community choir with enthusiastic members from across the beautiful Bellarine peninsula. Over their melodic history of more than 22 years, the Tiders have become seasoned performers and entertainers. To join: contact via our website!

Refreshments available (donations welcome). Mulled wine available for purchase.

Coming in 2027: HMS Pinafore, They Sing Choruses in Public: A G&S Spectacular and The Sorcerer.