The Abbots Langley Gilbert & Sullivan Society has performed the G&S operas annually since its foundation in September 1950. We have remained firmly based in the village of Abbots Langley, although now our members come from a much wider area. Gone are the days when, as quoted after the very first production, ‘You could meet the whole cast by walking up and down Abbots Langley High Street.’
As well as our main annual production, we always try to perform each year in our home village with a concert or small production in the local village hall. Our principal venue for the last 50 years has been the Palace Theatre Watford. The society is over 70 years old, and we are seeing second and third generation members of the performing families taking their places. This all comes at a cost and although we are a Non-profit organisation , staging a show at The Palace theatre comes with a considerable expense.
The Patron Scheme allows our supporters to give financially towards our society helping fund our performances, whilst, in return, receiving benefits graded in line with the amount of donation, detailed below.
Silver patron | £60 PER ANNUM payable in July or by a monthly payment of £5 by Bank Transfer
The Patron will receive :
A welcome letter of thanks
The ALGSS Newsletter
An invitation to Society events
Listing in the programme
Discount on Watford Palace show tickets*
Free programmes for our shows
A Christmas Card from the Society
Gold patron (for life)| A ONE-OFF PAYMENT OF £500
The Patron will receive :
A welcome letter of thanks
The ALGSS Newsletter
An invitation to Society events
Listing in the programme
Discount on Watford Palace show tickets*
2 complimentary tickets for the Summer Show
Free programmes for our shows
Access to the Dress Rehearsals
Free entry to the after-show party
A Christmas Card from the Society
* (maximum of 2 tickets £2 off summer show £4 off Watford Palace show.)
If you wish to become a Patron or have any further questions our Patron secretary Brenda Southorn would be happy to talk with you and can be contacted at patrons@algss.org.uk Or contact us via this page
You can download our patrons brochure below