This December Woodley Light Operatic Society will present HMS Pinafore by Gilbert & Sullivan. This is a comic opera that tells the story of Josephine, daughter of Captain Corcoran, who is in love with Ralph Rackstraw, a lowly sailor - but her father wants her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the Admiralty.

The plot unfolds with themes of forbidden love and class distinctions. Can a resolution be found, where true love triumphs over social status?

This opera is known for its catchy tunes and witty dialogue, making it a beloved classic from Gilbert and Sullivan.