The Pirates of Penzance and you!

Meridian Opera is bringing its unique style of community opera workshop to St John's Seven Kings. Come and join them to learn the chorus parts and perform a reduced version of one of Gilbert & Sullivan's best-loved comic operas.

On the rocky shores of Penzance, Frederic celebrates his twenty-first birthday and is released from his apprenticeship to a band of Pirates. He at once falls in love with Mabel, the daughter of a much respected Major-General. But the course of true love never did run smooth, and this is no exception! Members of Meridian Opera will sing the principal roles, but the workshop session will coach you to perform many of the chorus items. There will even be opportunities to be on the stage itself.

Music and words supplied. Refreshments provided. No experience needed, just bring your voice and come and join in the fun! Booty for the best dressed pirates!

Saturday 17th August 2013 - The event includes a full afternoon singing & performance workshop to prepare you for a show for the public:

1.00 pm – Singing & performance workshop

7:00 pm (doors 6:45 pm) – Performance (lasts 1 hour)

Come for the whole event, or just to watch the performance at 7:00 pm.

Workshop – £10 (£8 concession) if booked and paid for up to and including 13th August or £15 after 13th August and on the door.

Audience at 7:00 pm – Free, with retiring collection

Book before 13th August to make the most of the reduced ticket price and ensure your place on the workshop. Simply complete the form below and return it with a cheque payable to "The PCC of St. John's Seven Kings" to Rev. K E Robinson c/o St. John's Church Centre, St. John's Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7BB. Please write "Pirates of Penzance" on the envelope. If you have an email address, please include it in the contact details and a confirmation email will be sent to that address. If you would like confirmation by post, please include a stamped addressed envelope with your booking form.

Alternatively, contact Meridian Opera by email at info@meridianopera.co.uk, or telephone on 07510 195 877 or 020 8520 3771.

Nearest stations: Newbury Park (Central Line) or Seven Kings (Liverpool St. - Shenfield Line).

Also on 364 bus route.

A Meridian Opera production, in collaboration with the Performing Arts Advisor for the Barking Episcopal area.

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Gilbert & Sullivan - I Am A Pirate King.