CIRENCESTER Operatic Society presents an exciting new production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Patience at The Barn Theatre, Beeches Road, from October 21-25 (including a Saturday matinee).

A bunch of nice, though clearly neurotic, middle class ladies abandon military fiancées and explore their obsession with a trendy young poet, with some hilarious consequences.

Gilbert’s biting satire on fame and pretension is just as relevant today as when it was written, and Sullivan’s sparkling tunes will have you humming all the way home. Sensitively updated to the 1950s, while respecting the original, the show is directed by Simon Moss, who created the award-nominated The Yeomen of the Guard in 2013.

Simon Moss said: “By updating the show the aim is to cast a fresh light on the satire, and make the piece more accessible to modern audiences. We are confident that those that already know Patience will enjoy the new twists, and we really hope to turn some younger people onto Gilbert & Sullivan.”

The society is delighted to welcome some talented new performers for this production. The cast on stage will be supported by an orchestra led by local musician Suzanne Barnes.

If you fancy a night of wonderful music and comedy, then do go along and support them. This Patience is guaranteed to bring a beaming smile to your face.

The well equipped and comfortable Barn Theatre is opposite Beeches Road car park, in an ancient converted barn.

The operatic society has been part of the town’s musical life for more than 50 years and has performed over 100 much-loved operettas and musicals, from Gilbert and Sullivan through to Sondheim.

Tickets are available from the Visitors’ Information Centre at the Corinium Museum in Park Street on 01285 654180 or online from cirencesteroperaticsoci ety.ticketsource.co.uk