The University of York's first & finest, all-inclusive performance society! linktr.ee/uniyorkgands
The University of York's first & finest performance society, now in its 45th year! Being all-inclusive, we perform three shows a year, as well as a number of concerts and participation in UniFEST, a prestigious competition held by the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. For our 2017 production of 'The Gondoliers', we performed to a near full house and came away with nominations in the follo
29/05/2026
There’s just one more group to introduce, so let’s give three cheers for our fabulous prod team! This lovely lot have been hard at work behind the scenes to make the show look shipshape and sail smoothly - come see their work on Saturday or Sunday at Southlands Methodist Church…
28/05/2026
As HMS Pinafore opens tonight, it’s high time we introduced our incredible our incredible orchestra! Come and listen to them play at Southlands Methodist Church tonight, Saturday, and Sunday (complete with their own nautical outfits)…
27/05/2026
With just one day to opening night, it’s time for our final cast reveal! The smartest topman in the Navy and the most gallant Captain’s daughter around may just be falling in love and levelling ranks in Southlands Methodist Church on May 28th, 30th, and 31st…
27/05/2026
These two keep everyone else in line - give three cheers for the hardy captain of the Pinafore and the monarch of the sea! They’ll be keeping the crew ship-shape and looking for love at Southlands Methodist Church on 28th, 30th, and 31st May…
26/05/2026
They’re also onboard our saucy ship - it’s time to introduce our very own Little Buttercup and Cousin H**e! Come and find them causing commotion and straightening out crossed wires on 28th, 30th, and 31st May at Southlands Methodist Church…
26/05/2026
They’re also onboard our saucy ship: it’s time to introduce our very own Little Buttercup and Cousin H**e! Come and find them causing a ruckus and straightening out crossed wires at Southlands Methodist Church on May 28th, 30th, and 31st…
26/05/2026
They’re smart, sober, and quite devoid of fear - it’s time to meet our first set of leads! Catch them dancing a hornpipe in Southlands Methodist Church on 28th, 30th, and 31st of May…
25/05/2026
Next up in our cast reveal, we have the sisters, cousins, and aunts of Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.! Come and find this lovely lot gaily tripping and lightly skipping at Southlands Methodist Church on May 28th, 30th, and 31st!
25/05/2026
Ahoy, ahoy! With opening night later this week, it’s time for a cast reveal! We’ll be starting with our very own chorus of sailors, who sail the ocean blue…
Don’t forget to grab your tickets for HMS Pinafore, which we’re performing at Southlands Methodist Church on 28th, 30th, and 31st May!
12/05/2026
Introducing the University of York Gilbert and Sullivan 2026/27 committee! We have a great year ahead of us!
Meet the committee:
Chair - Thomas Yiannikkou
Vice Chair - Eli Evdokimova
Secretary - Georgina Way
Treasurer - Sebastian King
Wellbeing and Community Champion - Esmé Isles
Press & Publicity Officers - Abi Lawson, Alyn Tillings and James Stewart
Sponsorship, Fundraising and Outreach - Ghuus McGregor and Harry Pollard
Social Secretaries - Anna Ashfield and Bee Richardson
Archivists - Eleanor Dalton and Isaac Chattin-Smith
Ordinary Members - Izzy Kenny and Joseph Winstanley
