Crosby Gilbert and Sullivan Society was formed in 1951 in Crosby, Liverpool. The society performed their first production of "The Mikado". Since then it has performed G&S productions at a variety of different venues across Liverpool. Their first productions were hosted at The Winter Gardens Theatre, Waterloo (1951 - 1963) following this at The Crane Theatre, Liverpool. The company later moved from The Crane to the Neptune, and later from the Neptune to The Epstein. In early 2016, the society performed their final production at the Epstein Theatre; a production of "The Gondoliers". From 2017, the society will take up residence at Southport Little Theatre. This will see them bring a more updated version of the G&S operetta "The Pirates of Penzance".
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Committee
The 2016/2017 committee:
Notable members
Beti Lloyd-Jones - Elizabeth Lloyd-Jones was an original member of the Crosby G&S society, performing as a member of the chorus in "The Mikado" (1951) and later taking on principle parts (between 1953 - 1956). Following this tenure, she left the society and Crosby to pursue her career as a member of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company company.During her tenure with the company she performed in the chorus, understudying most contralto roles. She became a permanent fixture as Inez in "The Gondoliers" (1959 - 1962). During her time with D'Oyly Carte, she played the role of Mrs Partlett in "The Sorcerer" (1973 - 1975). After the closure of the company in 1982, Lloyd-Jones returned to her roots and rejoined Crosby Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Her first production back saw her produce "The Sorcerer" and from then on, until her departure from the society in 2003, she remained mostly as a Producer, and also as an occasional actress. Beti Lloyd-Jones died on 6 March 2004. However, her legacy lives on within the society and her voice can still be heard on D'Oyly Carte recordings.