Following the recent highly successful “Ruby Review” which played to sell out houses at the Watergate Theatre in Kilkenny city last month the focus now turns seriously to lining up the cast for the Kilkenny Musical Society’s 40th anniversary production of the “Pirates of Penzance” which will be staged in April next year. At a recent Information Night for “Pirates” over 60 past, present and new members attended. There was a hugely positive reaction to the two musical numbers learned on the night and there is no doubt that the quality of music from such a large chorus will be something to look forward to next Spring. On Sunday, December 2 the Society will hold auditions for the principle parts as follows: