The QM/BL Savoy Opera Society is a society based around appreciating and performing Savoy comedy operettas written and composed by the Victorian duo, ‘Gilbert and Sullivan’. Our goal is to bring together fans of their operettas, opera or musical theatre in general, or simply people who want to improve their singing/musical skills in a fun way!
Last year, we put on our first show – 'Trial By Jury'. Thank you so much to everyone who helped make it such a success. We hope to see you this year!
Some beloved G&S characters you might see in our shows!
Membership Information (2025–2026)
We offer three types of membership:
- Welcome Week (£3.50): Discounted rate for current QM/BL students during Welcome Week.
- Standard (£5): For all students currently attending QM/BL.
- Associate (£6): For anyone not currently enrolled as a student at QM/BL (e.g., alumni, staff, friends, family).
All memberships allow full participation in society events, auditions, and performances.
Events During 2025-2026
Semester A
Audition Sign Ups: 8th-27th September 2025
Sign Up Form: Auditions are now closed, but we are always looking for chorus members and actors for our next shows! If you're interested, please contact us via email or Instagram (above).
In-person Auditions: 24th-25th September 2025, 6-10pm (The Main Music Room, The People's Palace)
Screening of 'H.M.S. Pinafore' (1973) Social: 20th September 2025, 1-5pm (BLOC Cinema, ArtsOne)
Quiz Night: 24th October 2025, 6:30-8:30pm (Blomely Room 2, Student Union Hub)
Performance of 'H.M.S. Pinafore' at the end of term: 8th-9th December 2025, 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm), Laird Hall, Ashfield Street.
NOTICE: There is no step-free access to Laird Hall. If you require assistance, please let us know.
Semester B
Audition Sign Ups: 19th January-7th February 2026
Sign Up Form: https://forms.office.com/e/XYMYb26LTi
In-person Auditions: 2nd February 2026 (BLOC Black/White Box, ArtsOne), 3rd February 2026 (Film Studio, G18 ArtsOne) 6-9pm (both nights)
Screening of 'The Pirates of Penzance': 29th January 2026, 6:30pm (BLOC Cinema, ArtsOne)
Performance of 'The Pirates of Penzance' at the end of term: Date & Location TBD
UniFest (32nd International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival) Summer Show
Audition Sign Ups: Dates TBD
In-person Auditions: Dates TBD
Committee Members (2025-2026)
President: Sophia Haarhoff-Nargi
Vice President: Roan Chan
Treasurer: Cassie Choi
Welfare Officer: Shreya Senthil Sathya
Social Media Manager: Blessings Treasure Komuhangi
Concierge: Aks Navakumar
We are bound by our constitution, which can be found here.