OBSERVER: Trial By Jury


Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria celebrates their 90 years of entertainment and 150 years of Trial by Jury with their special season of Jubilee, featuring Trial by Jury, being presented at the Athenaeum Theatre, Collins St, rom October 17-19.
Trial By Jury is described as “probably the most successful British one-act operetta of all time” (Kurt-Friedrich Gänzl), which starts with a breach of promise of marriage and becomes a frothy courtroom comedy.
Under the creative direction of Diana Burleigh and musical direction by Timothy John Wilson, Jubilee will be represented with an historical and musical recreation of Gilbert and Sullivan productions in Victoria with particular emphasis on the 90 years of the Society, showcasing the company’s performers old and new, with full chorus and orchestra.
Performance Season: Fri. Oct. 17 and Sat. Oct. 18 at 7.30pm, Sat. Oct. 18 and Sun. Oct. 19 at 2pm
Venue: Athenaeum Theatre 2, 188 Collins St, Melbourne
Bookings: trybooking.com/CWRSY or Tickets@gsov.org.au
Seating and Access: The venue is upstairs. Patrons can access a small lift. The lift is large enough for manual wheelchairs and mobility devices only. Please advise any access needs when booking. Seating is unallocated. Seating will be reserved on the day by volunteer ushers for patrons with access needs, and subscribers.
Enquiries re the venue and access services: 96501500 or write to boxoffice@
athenaeumtheatre.com.au
Cheryl Threadgold

Pictured: Jubilee creative director Diana Burleigh.