Welcome to Grosvenor Light Opera Company! We are an amateur operatic society based in central London, focusing primarily on the works of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. GLOC has a long history – with over 70 performances of G&S since its debut in 1949!
Latest news
- Cinderella tickets now on sale
Experience a sparkling winter tale from the pen of award-winning composer and lyricist Alaric Barrie, whose A Christmas Carol captivated audiences last year. This joyous show of magic, humour and song is on for one day only. Tickets are now on sale – catch the magic while it lasts!
About the show
A lively and enchanting adaptation of the timeless Cinderella story. Expect a bright ensemble, clever jokes, and catchy tunes. Not a pantomime, but we do have Cinderella, Dandini, a wicked stepmother, a fairy godmother, a handsome prince and a pantomime cow. For this production, we return to the Grade 2* listed church of St Bartholomew in Sydenham.
Mulled wine and soft drinks will be available in the interval.
Show times and venue
Date: Saturday 28 November 2026
Times: 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
Venue: St Bartholomew’s Church, Westwood Hill, Sydenham, SE26 6QR
Tickets and booking
Early booking is recommended.
Accessibility and assistance
We aim to make our events accessible to all. Please contact us in advance with any accessibility requirements or seating preferences, and we will assist to the best of our ability.
Get in touch
If you have another question, please email [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to a magical winter afternoon or evening of musical theatre.
- Open Rehearsal – Cinderella!
Weds 2nd September – 18:45 – 21:15
at St. Gabriel’s Church Hall, Pimlico SW1V 3AA
Everyone is welcome! Just turn up to meet the directors and to learn more about GLOC and joining the cast or crew of Cinderella!
Our Music director is esteemed Christopher Jacklin and the writer and artistic director of the show is the talented Alaris Barrie, come and say hi on Weds 2nd Sept!
The show
Cinderella has some questions …. How can she have a stepmother when both of her (married) parents died at the time? Why is she being pursued by a prince when all she wants to do is marry his gardener? Why is she being stalked by a pumpkin-selling pixie? The answers lie in GLOC’s sensational Christmas musical comedy (not a pantomime) Cinderella – the Musical.
From the pen of award-winning composer and lyricist Alaric Barrie who gave you last year’s brilliant A Christmas Carol, this joyous show is on for one day only. Catch the magic while it lasts!
Auditions
There are no auditions for chorus members, just turn up to take part! Auditions for roles will take place on Sunday 6th September 1-3pm at Fulham Dance Attic – by appointment only. To request an in-person audition, please complete this form
We also accept video auditions email the auditions by 12pm on Sunday 6th, to [email protected]
Key Dates
Open Rehearsal: Wednesday 2nd September 18:45
Auditions: Sunday 6th September for roles (no audition required for chorus) or email a video by 12pm on Sunday 6th September to [email protected]
Rehearsals: Wednesday 12th September – 25th November
Performances: Saturday 28th November (matinee and evening show) Pimlico
Come and join the fun!
- Patience tickets are live!
Come and see our fabulous show on at The Bridewell, in central London from 10-13th June! Book your tickets below!
Patience is a comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan – a frivolous satire on the aesthetic movement of the 1880s in England and it’s pretentiousness, rural simplicity, superficiality, hypocrisy, military bluster & romantic love. This show is an absolute joy to watch, with a live professional orchestra, fantastic principal cast, lively chorus & a colourful vision!
Want to get dressed up in your own aesthetic? Come along to Gala Night on Friday 12th June and add £5 to your ticket for glass of prosecco / juice and a free programme! Dress to impress to win a price for the best aesthetic!
- Cast Announcement – Patience!
Following an extraordinary number of exceptional auditions, we are thrilled to announce a spectacular cast for Patience!
- Audition for Patience
We’re excited to start our next production of Patience by Gilbert and Sullivan! Artistic direction by Leon Berger & musical direction by Christopher Jacklin. We audition for the principal roles, but there are no auditions for the chorus – just come along!
Learn more about the production & meet the directors at the Open Rehearsal, tomorrow – Wednesday 4th February. Enter the blue door of the main building and head downstairs to the The Men’s Club, at St. Gabriel’s Church Hall, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3AA.
Auditions will take place on Wednesday 11th February 19:45 – 21:45 and Saturday 14th February 13:00 – 16:00 hrs in the same location. Sign up to audition here.
Find out all about the show, GLOC and register to take part in our Welcome Pack here.
The first rehearsal will be on Wednesday 18th February 18:45 at St. Gabriel’s Church Hall in Pimlico – simply come along!
Huge thanks to the very talented Lizzie Martin for creating our beautiful poster design – with drawings by hand! 🙂