H.M.S. Pinafore

Initiative and a fine team spirit had their reward this month for a big group of willing workers at the Gisborne High School.

Teachers and pupils joined forces in a production of "H.M.S. Pinafore" which even Gilbert and Sullivan would surely have enjoyed.

It was an ambitious project, replacing the usual annual school concert, but results proved that the change was completely justified.

With the school providing the music, scenery, posters, and the talent, Gisborne High is rightly proud of its operatic venture

Captain Corcoran (Ian Dunsmore) and Mrs Cripps (Janet Parker).

The boatswain (Derek Olphert) and Ralph Rackstraw (David Richards).

Sir Joseph Porter (Michael Chamberlain)

Mock-tension is captured in this scene on Opera House stage

Dick Deadeye (Drew Stein)

Hebe (Robin Strachan)

Written in 1878, "H.M.S. Pinafore" has always been one of the more popular Gilbert and Sullivan operas. And it lost none of its gay charm in the Gisborne High School production.

Some of the many people who spent hours of work making the show tick. They are Mr D. Olphert, designer; Miss L. Lewis, assistant musical director; Mr C. Lidington, musical director; Mr R. Crack, producer; Mr I. Smith, production manager; and. Mrs S. Parker, dance arranger.

Georgina Tuhoe as "Josephine"

Putting lots of vigour into this dance are Janet Parker, Robin Strachan, Georgina Tuhoe, David Richards, and Derek Olphert

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 26 : August 23, 1956

H.M.S. Pinafore