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Hull Savoyards Amateur Operatic Society The Hull Savoyards Amateur Operatic Society was founded in 1934. George W.H.

Bean (organising secretary), Earnest Green (treasurer) and John Coulson (musical director and organist) formed the society at the Plane Street Methodist church in Hull. This became the regular rehearsal venue until later years when they rehearsed at the Central Methodist Hall. The Savoyards named themselves after the Savoy Theatre in London where the works of Gilbert and Sullivan were performed by

the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company. The Savoy operas have been the main focus of the society although other light operatic productions and musicals are performed. It was the 16th April 1934 when Hull Savoyards gave their first public performance in the presence of Sir Henry Lytton, the famous baritone and actor who was a member of the D’Oyly Carte Opera company. In 1935 Sir Henry Lytton became the President of the Hull Savoyards. The first production for the Society was The Mikado performed at the Alexandra Theatre in Hull. Unfortunately this theatre was bombed during the war and The Hull New Theatre became the new home for Hull Savoyards. The society’s last production at The New Theatre was Bizet’s opera Carmen in 1997. Following the production of Carmen in 1997 the society performed many concerts at various venues in Hull until 2001 when they returned with a production of The Mikado at The Hull Library Theatre followed in 2002 with Patience. In 2003 the Society moved to the Hull Grammar School to hold the increased size of audience they were once again attracting, with this continued increase in numbers the Society has since 2005 established itself at The Middleton Hall, Hull and The Floral Hall in Hornsea.

13/06/2026

You have two more chances to catch Patience today!

🕑 2.30pm and 7.30pm
📍Cottingham Civic Hall
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12/06/2026

Patience opens tonight! 🌸

Join our Lovesick Maidens and Dragoon Guards as we trasport you to the Regency era!
Head down to Cottingham Civic Hall tonight al 7.30pm!

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10/06/2026

Finally meet the rival poets at the heart of the story. 📖

The flamboyant Reginald Bunthorne, played by Peter Jonas, and the effortlessly charming Archibald Grosvenor, played by Samuel Emeny. Between them, they inspire adoration, jealousy, and no end of comic chaos! 🎭

📍 Cottingham Civic Hall
📆 12th and 13th June 2026
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09/06/2026

We're delighted to introduce three of our Dragoon Guards!💂‍♂️

Meet The Duke of Dunstable played by Tom Thorpe, Colonel Calverley played by Peter Perkins and Major Murgatroyd played by Joseph Marshall.

Our Dragoons are everything a soldier ought to be: handsome, confident and decorated heroes with impeccable military credentials. Yet despite their impressive careers and undeniable charm, they find themselves facing an unexpected challenge— competing for the attention of ladies who have become captivated by the latest fashion: aesthetic poets! 📖

Join our Dragoon Guards this week with the rest of the cast of Patience!

📍 Cottingham Civic Hall
📆 12th and 13th June 2026
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07/06/2026

Our cast and orchestra sounded wonderful during our band call yesterday! 🎵

There are not many places where you can hear a live 15 piece orchestra, however you can next week at Cottingham Civic Hall 🎻

There's something truly special about hearing a live orchestra and our talented musicians, under the baton of Musical Director Martin Lay, bring a richness and energy that can't be matched.

Join us for Patience and experience the magic of live music 🎶

📍 Cottingham Civic Hall
📆 12th and 13th June 2026
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06/06/2026

Finally to round off our lovesick maidens, Meet Lady Jane, played by Jo 🌷

While the rest of the maidens swoon over poets and aesthetics, Lady Jane sees the world with a refreshing dose of wisdom, wit, and practicality.

Don't miss Jo as Lady Jane, alongside the rest of the cast of Patience!

📍 Cottingham Civic Hall
📆 12th and 13th June 2026
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04/06/2026

Meet Lady Ella, played by Alice Giblin🌹

Elegant, poised, and caught up in the whirlwind of aesthetic fashion, Lady Ella admires the latest trends and adores poetry.

Don't miss Alice and the rest of the cast of Patience at Cottingham Civic Hall on 12th and 13th June.

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02/06/2026

🎵 If Saphir I Choose To Marry 🎵

Next we have Lady Saphir played by Zoë Sellens 🏵

As a devoted follower of aestheticism, Lady Saphir passionately encourages everyone else to embrace it too!

Join Zoë on at Cottingham Civic Hall on 12th and 13th June.

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28/05/2026

Meet Lady Angela, played by Sammy Williams 🌼 One of the most delightfully dramatic aesthetes ever to grace the comic opera stage!

As a devoted follower of the aesthetic movement, Lady Angela passionately encourages everyone around her to embrace it too!

See Sammy and the rest of the cast of Patience at Cottingham Civic Hall on 12th and 13th June.

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22/05/2026

🎵 Tis Patience, happy girl! Loved by a poet! 🎵

Meet Patience, played by Louise Jaques!

Patience's honesty, charm and soaring soprano notes makes her the center of attention in a world overflowing with dramatic poets, exaggerated emotions, and fashionable fads! 🌸

Catch Lousie and the rest of the cast of Patience at Cottingham Civic Hall on 12th and 13th June.

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Kingston Upon Hull

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http://www.hullsavoyards.co.uk/

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