Last years productions of HMS Pinafore and A Midsummer Night’s Dream were held to particularly high acclaim with the society being recognised for its work by the International Gilbert and Sullivan festival, winning awards for best actor in a male role, best actor in a female role, best director and a special recognition award for ‘The Captains Song – vomit and toe business’, as well as being nominated for best male voice.
NUGSS doesn’t only put on award winning shows, they run socials throughout the year for all their members, including a recent Halloween photoshoot where members dressed up in white sheets (you may have seen them around the university campus); they also do regular nights out and group trips.
With the society being recognised for its work by the International Gilbert and Sullivan festival
Princess Ida is this year’s main show and runs from February 29th to March 2nd 2024. It was written in 1884 by Gilbert and Sullivan themselves, and has been performed by the society four times over its 71 year history.
The show has been re-interpreted this year with ‘a ‘new take’ on the G&S treasure. Princess Ida shows leadership and independence by starting her own university but as Prince Hilarion yearns for his love, and those around them yearn for power, a big kerfuffle unfolds in this three act symphony. NUGSS take on a more modern approach to this comedic operetta, 'taking away the focus on gender as we show the war of brain vs brawn.’
NUGSS is not only an award winning society but provides friendships and skills that will last a lifetime. It is entertaining to be a part of and boasts an environment that will not only allow you to grow as a performer but also provides a community that will allow you to grow as a person.
