Gilbert & Sullivan

Devon solicitor takes command on stage

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Mon, 10/05/2015 - 12:28pm

A partner of Honiton-based law firm Beviss & Beckingsale is preparing to assume command on stage, playing the Major General in a new production of “The Pirates of Penzance” starting in Exeter this week.

Solicitor Mark Ollier, who lives in Exeter, is reprising the role he’s played twice before, in Seaton for the Testudo Players and in Sidmouth for the town’s Arts Club Operatic Society.

Mark says: “Although I’m a lawyer by day, I love performing to an audience and strutting my stuff on stage. In this role I get to sing the well-known patter song "I am the very model...

Comic opera The Pirates of Penzance at Exeter Northcott

Event Date: 
12/02/2013 - 7:30pm to 16/02/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Following the success of Patience in March 2012, Exeter University Gilbert and Sullivan Society return to celebrate their 45th year with one of the most famous comic operas of all time, The Pirates of Penzance.

Follow the thrilling story of young Frederic, who has to remain faithful to the pirate trade until his 21st birthday.

However, he longs to pursue his dreams elsewhere and find true love.The pirates find a flaw in his contract and all becomes more complicated than Frederic could have ever imagined...

With fantastically famous music, delicious humour and the...

Exeter University Gilbert & Sullivan Society: The Pirates of Penzance

Event Date: 
12/02/2013 - 7:30pm to 16/02/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Following the success of Patience in March 2012, Exeter University Gilbert and Sullivan Society return to celebrate their 45th year with one of the most famous comic operas of all time, The Pirates of Penzance.

Follow the thrilling story of young Frederic, who has to remain faithful to the pirate trade until his 21st birthday.

However, he longs to pursue his dreams elsewhere and find true love.The pirates find a flaw in his contract and all becomes more complicated than Frederic could have ever imagined...

With fantastically famous music, delicious humour and the...