A touring company bringing the operas of Gilbert & Sullivan to life
We’re on the road again in 2026 with
The Pirates of Penzance!
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“The best G & S performance.I have ever seen! … Superb performances of G&S operettas…. (The ‘Savs’) capture the inherent humour and satire so incredibly well, and are an absolute joy to watch…. A visual spectacle as much as theatrical and musical - their performances are an absolute joy to witness.”
A few of the many wonderful comments from audiences at our most recent touring production, ‘Iolanthe’ (more comments below).
The Pirates are coming!
Pictures from our most recent tour with The Pirates of Penzance
(Above) The Major General — Graham Weston
(Below) Sergeant of Police - David Parker
This September and October we take to the road once again with one of the most popular G&S operas, The Pirates of Penzance. Swashbuckling, fast-paced and packed with satirical wit and musical excellence, The Pirates of Penzance is filled with Sullivan's memorable melodies and quick-fire humour. This audience favourite is pure joy from start to finish.
Meet the Pirates of Penzance cast:
Major General Graham Weston
Frederic Leon Waksberg
Mabel Helen Fieldsend
Ruth Janice Rendel
Edith Catherine Nuttall
Kate Bekah Murray
Isabel Mya Brough
Pirate King Tony Noden
Sergeant of Police David Parker
Samuel John P. Carter
The West Yorkshire Savoyards is drawn together from experienced singers and actors from companies throughout the north of England and is noted for its high standard of production. Directing ‘Pirates’ is local comic-actor and ‘patter-man’, Graham Weston, a firm favourite with audiences across the region. His touring production of ThePirates of Penzance promises to come alive in a dramatically staged masterpiece of music and comic timing. The production includes full sets, costumes and orchestra conducted by musical director, Oliver Longstaff.
(Below) Mabel - Helen Fieldsend and Sergeant of Police - David Parker
(Above) Frederic - Leon Waksberg , Ruth - Janice Rendel (Below) Mabel - Helen Fieldsend
“I can honestly say it was by far the best production of Iolanthe that I have ever sat and watched. From the truly superb opening scene, I was entranced throughout.”
“Best G & S performance.I have ever seen!”
Celebrating 50 years with Iolanthe….
What the audiences for our 2025 tour with Iolanthe said ….
More feedback from our audiences …
“A recently bereaved friend and I visited Penistone Paramount last week relishing some G and S. We were astounded. G &S were outshone by the Savoyards. Absolutely fantastic. Well done.”
“It was another excellent performance. So much energy- and you all looked like you were having fun!”
“A brilliant show!”
“Wonderful performance by all!”
“Congratulations on a super show. A great start for the tour.”
“We loved seeing Iolanthe, it was such a joyful production with the whole cast obviously having great fun!”
" I saw the performance of Iolanthe this afternoon, and, as with every other Savoyards performance, it was outstanding. Clever, funny and talented doesn't begin to describe their work. One of the highlights of my year, I can't wait to hear what they will be bringing us next year. Thank you to everyone involved.🥰"
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As costs increase we continue to try to keep tricket prices as low as possible. Our mission is to reach new audiences and enthuse the next generation with the wonderful comic-operas of Gilbert & Sullivan and we keep our standards high, aiming for top quality entertainment.
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