At the AGM held on Wednesday, February 26, it was agreed unaminously by members present that The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Tasmania Inc would be wound-up. This is due to insufficient interest and participation to sustain its ongoing activities, and that the necessary steps be taken to formally dissolve the Society in accordance with its constitution and relevant legal requirements'. Read the minutes of the AGM here.

A wind-up committee was formed as follows: Michael Topfer, Tony Johnston, Eraine Johnston, Nigel Kidd, Chris Beadle, Pip Tyrell and Ben Armitage.

As part of the wind-up process, the Committee identified, quantified and appraised all assets.

• Costumes/props from 'Little Shop of Horrors'.
• Seven (7) microphone systems and associated components.
• Revolving stage ('The Revolve') stored in a container at Hobart College, Mt Nelson.
• Second container at Hobart College holding props, set pieces, risers, score library, chairs, table, ammo boxes and other miscellaneous items used in productions.
• Cash, as held in the Society's bank accounts (close to $26,500).

Cash disbursement :

• Donation to Amy Sherwin Fund:  $1,000
  
• Website ISP renewal 2025: $360
• Website ISP renewal 2028: $360
• Final Financial Audit: $150
• Hobart Rep - G&S Show Contribution in 2028: $12,000
• Hobart Rep - Donation: $12,068
• Plaque at Playhouse (native timber), estimate only: $300
• Possible plaque at Theatre Royal, not yet agreed: $300
• Refreshments for final wind-up drinks in February 2026: $200

Asset disbursement:

• Costumes/props from 'Little Shop of Horrors': Gifted to Guilford Young College, Glenorchy Campus
• Microphone systems: Gifted to Hobart Rep
• Revolve and its Container: Gifted to Hobart College, Mt Nelson (refer Karl Sanger, Hobart College Theatre Manager)
• Second Container: Gifted to Hobart Rep

The Notice of Deregistration was issued on January 14, 2026.