The title is taken from the central character, Patience, who is uninterested in love, despite being admired by the romantic Bunthorne. The other maidens have abandoned their handsome soldier suitors in favour of him, but unbeknownst to them, Bunthorne is a fraud who secretly despises poetry! The situation becomes even more complicated with the arrival of Patience’s childhood friend, Grosvenor, a perfect embodiment of the romantic ideal.

 

Will Patience finally fall in love? And can the disgruntled dragoons win back their ladies? Gilbert and Sullivan's witty satire serves up beautiful music and hilarious twists in their playful mockery of both romanticism and everyday life.

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Get Involved

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We welcome members new and old (age 14+) to come and join the company for this production. If you've never done an opera before, Gilbert & Sullivan is a great place to start. The precursor to modern musical theatre, their works are timeless, accessible and fun!

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We rehearse on Monday and Wednesday evenings at St Barnabas church Langney and St Mary's church Westham.

 

Come along to our familiarisation on Monday 3rd February and meet the production team - Director Cate Couch and Musical Director Tony Biggin, who will share their vision for the show and tell you more about the characters and ensemble.

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