Dec
1
to Dec 3

Trial By Jury - Christmas Edition

Havant Light Opera celebrates the festive season with a whimsical one act operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Trial by Jury  is a delightfully ludicrous but gentle satire on the due processes of the law. The eccentric characters and absurd plot are perfect for the festive pantomime treatment – with all the traditional topical humour, colourful characters, villains and heroes, and of course some audience participation!  The second half of the evening will be a medley of Christmas music and carols – another chance for the audience to sing along to well-known festive favourites. This is an early opportunity to enjoy the spirit and magic of Christmas for audiences young and old. 

Performances will be at 7.30 pm on Thursday 1st December, 2.00 pm and 7.30 pm Friday 2 December and 7.30 pm on Saturday 3 December. Tickets available from The Spring (www.thespring.co.uk). Tickets £10, under 18s £5.

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The Pirates of Penzance - or The Slave to Duty
Jun
28
to Jul 2

The Pirates of Penzance - or The Slave to Duty

Havant Light Opera returns to the stage at The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre with one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular comic operas.  The Pirates of Penzance is packed with a treasure chest of memorable and jaunty songs. A timeless story of conflict between duty and love, featuring sentimental pirates, blundering policemen, and a pompous major-general with a bevy of purposeful daughters.  With a mix of swashbuckling adventure and rollicking romance, The Pirates of Penzance is sure to entertain and amuse the whole family.

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Jun
29
to Jul 3

Savoy Ahoy

We are delighted to announce that we will be staging a summer show called SAVOY AHOY. Due to Covid restrictions, it has not been possible to produce our usual fully-staged show. However, we will be putting on a semi-staged version of HMS Pinafore plus a lot of well-known favourite songs from other Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. This miscellany will be performed at 7.30 p.m from Tuesday 29 June to Saturday 3 July inclusive at The Spring in Havant, with tickets going on sale from Monday 10th May.

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Christmas Masquerade
Dec
5
to Dec 7

Christmas Masquerade

A musical tale set in an Edwardian stately home.  After an improper liaison between a member of the aristocracy and someone from the downstairs staff, one of the lovers is forced into exile.  After travelling through Europe  - and the Arabian desert – they return home to a colourful masked ball.   The drama provides a wonderful showcase for well-loved music from composers such as Strauss, Lehar, and Romberg, as well as festive favourites.   A feel-good Christmas extravaganza for all the family.

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THE MIKADO - or the Town of Titipu
Jul
2
to Jul 6

THE MIKADO - or the Town of Titipu

  • The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Mikado is one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most well-known works, satirising Victorian Britain’s politics and aristocracy, cleverly disguised by its setting in exotic Japan.  It is a tangled web of intrigue, false identities,  thwarted love and marriage, with the ever-present threat of execution hanging over all those involved.  The result is a complex parody with memorable tunes, witty dialogue and colourful costumes.

Tickets: £12.00 (under 18s £6.00)

Buy one get one half price on first night Tuesday 2 July

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Mr Rodgers and Mr Hammerstein
Dec
2
to Dec 4

Mr Rodgers and Mr Hammerstein

  • The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Havant Light Opera celebrate some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s greatest songs from best loved shows such as Oklahoma, The King and I, South Pacific, Carousel, and The Sound of Music. These will be followed be some traditional Christmas Carols and seasonal music ready to get you into the festive mood!

Tickets: £10, £5 under 18s
Available from the Spring Arts & Heritage Centre.

thespring.co.uk

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