PB Theatricals

PB Theatricals is a not-for-profit all-inclusive theatre group. It was formed in 2009 with the aim to specialise in producing quality Gilbert & Sullivan operettas in a concentrated rehearsal period. Our 2026 show will be The Gondoliers, rehearsed and performed from 8th-16th August 2026, open to anyone over the age of 16. 

Performers who are interested in taking part in the productions register online as soon as our registration opens and then come to the dedicated audition day. Rehearsals normally start the same day as auditions and performers have the rest of the week to perfect their parts either as a lead role or in the chorus ready for the opening night at the end of the week.

Due to the short intense timescale for the performance, performers normally rehearse from approximately 0900 through to 1700 hrs each day for that week. This intensive type of performance means that lifelong friendships are often made and we have a number of performers who have grown up with PB Theatricals.

We raise money through fundraising, by applying for grants and donations. If you would like to join the PB Theatricals family to perform, volunteer or offer support we would love to hear from you.

 

2026 season

Our 2026 summer show will be The Gondoliers, open to anyone over the age of 16.

One of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most grandiose shows, The Gondoliers will be the focus of our 2026 flagship summer programme. One week of concentrated rehearsals will take us from auditions to performances!

This intreguing political drama is set in georgeous Venice, where two Gondoliers have just been told that one of them is to succeed to the throne of the Island kingdom of Barataria. The problem is, no-one knows which brother it is!

This Gilbert & Sullivan classic truely captures the magic of Italy and contains some of Sullivan's best loved music, such as List and Learn, Try We Life Long, In a Contemplative Fashion and Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes.

Auditions will be on Saturday 8th August 2026 at The Playhouse, Chapel-en-le-Frith.

Rehearsals: 8th - 15th August 2026 at The Playhouse, Chapel-en-le-Frith.

Performances: 15th August at The Playhouse, Chapel-en-le-Frith.

16th August at The Medway Centre, Bakewell.

Registrations will open in early 2026.

 

PB Theatricals Governing Board

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