Donald Adams

Donald Adams (20 December 1928 – 8 April 1996) was an English opera singer and actor. He was best known for his performances in bass-baritone roles of the Savoy operas with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and his own company, Gilbert and Sullivan for All. Adams began his career with the BBC Repertory Company in 1944 and later joined the D'Oyly Carte organisation in 1951. He became the company's principal bass until 1969. Adams also formed the touring company, Gilbert and Sullivan for All, with Thomas Round and Norman Meadmore. He performed in opera and operetta throughout Britain and abroad, recording many of his roles, especially his Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire.