Person Open DS/UK/12079 Shovelton; Geoffrey (1936-); English singer and illustrator Shovelton Geoffrey 1936- English singer and illustrator Male

Geoffrey Shovelton (born 27 April 1936) is an English singer and illustrator best known for his performances with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in the 1970s. After a brief teaching career, Shovelton began to perform professionally in oratorio and opera. He joined the D'Oyly Carte Opera company in 1975, playing the leading tenor roles in the Gilbert and Sullivan operas until the company closed in 1982. He also made a few recordings with the company. Thereafter, he continued to perform in Savoy operas and concerts, often touring in the U.S. He also directed some of these productions and various amateur productions. Shovelton has also illustrated books, journals and promotional materials, mostly in connection with Gilbert and Sullivan. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 2/4/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 dce78aba-8048-4fd9-9b8c-9c6d98099b49