Hull Savoyards

Tit-Willow Tit-Bits

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Tit-Willow Tit-Bits is a quick, engaging podcast from The Hull Savoyards, offering five-minute dives into the wit, whimsy, and musical genius of Gilbert and Sullivan and the wider Savoy Opera and Golden Age musical tradition. Each fortnight, a new “Tit-Bit” uncovers fresh stories, insights, and charming curiosities from the topsy-turvy worlds that made these works timeless.

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Episodes

Ep3: Patience or, Bunthorne, Grosvenor, and the Perils of Being Too Aesthetic 12.01.2026 9:57

Dive into Gilbert and Sullivan’s witty satire of the Aesthetic Movement, society’s obsession with fashion, and the absurd extremes of love. We explore the plot, meet Bunthorne, Grosvenor, and Patience herself, and discover why this opera is a perfect introduction to the world of G&S. Plus, find out about upcoming auditions on January 17th at Cottingham Civic Hall!

Ep2. Partners in Rhyme 29.12.2025 8:46

How did a barrister with a love of topsy-turvy satire and a serious composer with grand ambitions end up reinventing musical theatre? In this five-minute tit-bit, we explore the unlikely partnership of Gilbert and Sullivan — and why the Hull Savoyards owe it all to their quarrels, compromises, and creative spark.

Ep1. If you want to know who were are... 15.12.2025 6:12

A fun, five-minute dive into the world of Gilbert & Sullivan, brought to you by the Hull Savoyardscustodians of G&S for Hull and the East Riding. Expect wit, words, music, and Savoyard spirit as we introduce ourselves and set the tone for this bite-sized podcast series. Tit-willow, tit-willow… this is just the start.

Introducing Tit-Willow Tit-Bits from Hull Savoyards 07.12.2025 0:53

Introducing Tit-Willow Tit-Bits – the new podcast from Hull Savoyards! Dive into the whimsical world of Gilbert & Sullivan and the Savoy Operas with bite-sized episodes every fortnight. Each Tit-Bit explores a different element of the topsy-turvy plots, clever patter, and unforgettable characters of this immortal duo. Perfect for budding Major-Generals, daring tars, or any of the twenty lovesi...