Pirates of Penzance - Broadway Version (1985)

This was quite a departure for Beverley, being the first Gilbert & Sullivan to be staged by the society in 33 years. Those of you familiar with the Broadway version will know that it is somewhat of a send up of the original, disliked by the purists and loved by everyone else. The society put on a lively and colourful production full of energy and surprises. The show also boasted two stars in the making, Samantha Young (Mabel) and Neil Stones (Frederick) who now regularly perform leading roles in West End musicals such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon.

This photograph shows the kidnapping of Miss Hull Daily Mail which was one of many publicity stunts that contributed to the success of the show.