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Regrettably our forthcoming production of The Mikado is now postponed to 2021!
2020 events summary
The Mikado - Gilbert & Sullivan
Fri 24th Apr '20 - White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm POSTPONED
Sat  25th Apr '20 - White Rock Theatre, Hastings 7.30pm POSTPONED
See below for 2021 Mikado dates

Concert:
Passion Through The Ages
Sat 29th Aug 2020 - The Stables Theatre, Hastings - DATE AT RISK

Operetta (light opera):
Merrie England
Sun 1st November 2020 - St Barnabas Church, Bexhill - NEW EVENT
​other venues also being discussed

Concert:
Medieval Winter
Sunday 13 December 2020 at 4pm - venue t.b.c. - NEW EVENT

2021 events so far
​Next major opera production (fully-staged operetta):
The Mikado - Gilbert & Sullivan - NEWLY RESCHEDULED EVENT
Fri  16th Apr '21 - White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm
Sat 17th Apr '21 - White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm
Event details below...

The Mikado

Our next major opera production 
The Mikado - Gilbert & Sullivan
Fri   16th Apr 2020 - Sat  17th Apr 2021
at the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm
​(New dates as postponed from 2020 to 2021)
Directed by Denis Delahunt.  Fully staged, with the Sussex Concert Orchestra conducted by Kenneth Roberts

One of the most popular and humorous operas ever written, The Mikado is always a treat. It satirises Victorian British society, customs and pretensions through a farcical Gilbertian plot brimming with wit and sharp observation, all under the disguise of the Japanese Imperial Court of long ago.

In this topsy-turvy world, flirting is punishable by death, and KoKo, the hapless Lord High Executioner, has much on his mind, including trying to avoid his own decapitation!

​A tale of love and deception, with many memorable songs and plenty of opportunity to poke fun at 21st century Britain and its leading establishment and political figures. Who can we be thinking of? Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose!
 
This will be a traditional production, with fabulous flowing costumes and brilliant make-up. A feast for the senses... what a great way to spend a Spring evening!”​
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Tickets: £21, £17, £13
  • White Rock Friends: £3 off
  • Groups 8+: £3 off
  • Ask for one free under 16-year-old ticket with every adult ticket brought
  • Where applicable fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. 
    An optional postage fee may apply. Fee-free booking for White Rock Friends;
    ​Groups of 8+ - please     call 01424 462288 to buy fee-free.
White Rock Theatre Box office link: 
whiterocktheatre.org.uk/Online/tickets-mikado-opera-south-east-hastings-2021

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