Independent Arts News Reporting Gilbert & Sullivan’s Classic “H.M.S. Pinafore” Performing in Doylestown
Reported on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Pictured Above: Michael Schiumo of Horsham, as the First Lord of the Admiralty, attempts to interrupt the romance of Josephine and Ralph, played by Kira Scharf and Tim Faulkner of Ewing, NJ, in the Bucks County Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s musical comedy “H.M.S. Pinafore,” performing June 19, 20 and 21 with full orchestra at Delaware Valley University’s Life Sciences theater. Info: BucksGilbertAndSullivan.org or 215-262-5550. Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWRSOOM POST: DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Friday June 19 at 7:30 PM, Saturday June 20 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday June 21 at 2:00 PM, in Delaware Valley University’s Life Sciences Theater
Doylestown, PA — The Bucks County Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic musical comedy “H.M.S. Pinafore” on Friday June 19 at 7:30 PM, Saturday June 20 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday June 21 at 2:00 PM, in Delaware Valley University’s Life Sciences Theater, 700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown.
The theater group, now in its 17th year, will perform this comic satire of British manners and class, where a stalwart British sailor of the lower classes falls in love with the Captain’s daughter. The Captain is eager for his daughter to marry the First Lord of the Admiralty, who rose to his exalted rank by simply being agreeable. The show’s colorful ensemble sings delightful patter songs, ballads and choral pieces such as ‘When I Was a Lad’, ‘I’m Called Little Buttercup’ and ‘Never Mind the Why and Wherefore’ accompanied by the 35-piece Bucks County Gilbert & Sullivan Orchestra, making it a cheery romp suitable for the whole family. Seating is first-come, first-serve, so early arrival is recommended. To park at the DVU Life Sciences building, enter the campus from New Britain Road, turn onto Admissions Drive, then right into Parking Lot C.
Directing “H.M.S. Pinafore” is Julie May of West Chester, an award-winning veteran of International Gilbert & Sullivan Festivals in England; and the Music Director and Orchestra Conductor is Bob Binkley of New Britain, whose credits include directing, conducting, set designing and singing in dozens of G&S shows. Assistant Music Director is Lee F. Milhous of New Britain, and Bill Buckman and Ed Connolly of Doylestown are Producers. Technical Director is Dave Cassel, Jesse Roy is Stage Manager, Tina Spiegel and Diane Stephens are Costumers and Joy Woffindin is Choreographer. The sets are designed and painted by Henry Heymann of Doylestown, whose background includes decades of professional theater productions in Santa Fe, New York City and Pittsburgh.
Pictured Above: The Midshipmite (Sophia Schiumo of Horsham) giggles at Hebe (Jordan Twitchell of Abington) whispering secrets to the First Lord of the Admiralty (Michael Schiumo) in the Bucks County Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s musical comedy “H.M.S. Pinafore,” performing June 19, 20 and 21 with full orchestra at Delaware Valley University’s Life Sciences theater. Info: BucksGilbertAndSullivan.org or 215-262-5550. Photo Credit: Contributed.
The cast of “H.M.S. Pinafore” features Michael Schiumo of Horsham as Sir Joseph Porter; Kira Scharf and Tim Faulkner of Ewing, NJ, as Josephine and Ralph; Robin Schott Jr. of Abington as Captain Corcoran; Derek Hess of Boyertown as Dick Deadeye; Valerie Sharper of Warminster as Little Buttercup; Ed Nealley of Havertown as Bill Bobstay; Bob Kinney of Doylestown and Max Brodsky of Hatfield sharing the role of Bob Becket; Jordan Twitchell of Abington as Cousin Hebe; and Sophia Schiumo as the Midshipmite. Among the chorus are Raighne Kirk, Deborah Edwards and John Klinges of North Wales; Sarah Folsom-Kovarik of Ambler; Nik Peterson of Souderton; Jen Pfender of Feasterville; Joseph Gentile of Bedminster; Kristen Shields and Dennis Klöppel of Doylestown; Greg Kopcho and Joy Woffindin of Perkasie; John Rothrock of New Britain; Eli Rosen of Melrose Park; Saige and Wendy Kleyman of Kingston; Joe Stockette of Langhorne; Tom Blair of Perkiomenville; and Kathryn and Lex Wallen of Abington.
Tickets at the door are $35 for adults, $25 for students, and discounted adult prices are available by going to the Bucks G&S website to purchase tickets online. Further information is at BucksGilbertAndSullivan.org or call 215-262-5550.
