THE AREA’S best Gilbert and Sullivan performers assemble for a performance of The Mikado this month.

The cast of Bingley Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s annual show usually includes familiar faces from Haworth’s annual G&S show.

They will be treading the boards again from April 20 to 25 in what is probably the best-known comic operetta written by the famous duo.

The Mikado is the ruler of Japan, and his son Nanki-Poo has fled the Imperial Court to escape marriage to an elderly woman.

Disguised as a travelling musician, he has fallen in love with Yum-Yum, the ward of a cheap tailor who herself was betrothed to her guardian.

This is just the start of convoluted comic capers at Bingley Arts Centre.

There will be a junior matinee performance at 3pm on the Saturday starring children from Lady Lane Park School.

Visit ticketsource.co.uk/bingleyartscentre or call 01274567983 to book tickets.