The annual production by the Birmingham Savoyards at the Old Rep is always something to be looked forward to and this year's was no exception.  I had watched excerpts from "The Sorcerer" before, but had never seen it live. The whole evening was a pleasure and as usual, combined the witty song lyrics of W.S. Gilbert with the melodic music of Sir  Arthur Sullivan, interspersed with hilarious comedy.  All the members of the cast fulfilled their roles well and it was particularly amusing to see a "man of the cloth"  (my other occupation) who reminded me of that famous television detective, Father Brown. 

The Birmingham Savoyards are a dedicated team who work hard every year to keep the work of Gilbert and Sullivan in the public eye and it's a personal pleasure to me to support them, as it was my late mother (who would have celebrated her 100th birthday soon) who instilled in me a love for their timeless light operettas. I am already looking forward to next year and a big thank you to Angela for arranging my visit and looking after me on the evening.  I must also say that the staff at the Old Rep were unfailingly courteous and helpful and that added to my enjoyment.  Long may the productions of The Savoyards continue!