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Synopsis
In a plot which has echoes of The Magnificent Seven, Daisy, daughter of Buttercup, seeks help to thwart a band of outrageous female pirates, who have taken her lover as a hostage. With the help of Iolanthe, the Fairy Queen, and the Princess Ida, she enlists the aid of The Mikado, The Sorcerer, The Duke of Plaza-Toro, Admiral Sir Joseph Porter, and Major-General Stanley to save the day.
Audiences are bound to be captivated, whether Gilbert and Sullivan fans or not, as this superb musical stands up in its own right. The script and lyrics have a Gilbertian ring to them, but uncluttered by heavy Victorianism. The songs have the soaring melodies, thumping rhythms and catchy tunes that capture the true Sullivan flavour. A few of them "Ribbic, Poor Static One", for example - are clever parodies of some of the pairs' familiar successes. But far from being a "send-up" this glorious show is a genuine, affectionate tribute to the incomparable duo.
With 11 principal parts, and a chorus that varies from Islanders to Pirates, and from Fairies to Policemen, all with plenty of lines to contribute, pupils and staff will find this entertaining and delightful, as well as being a rewarding challenge. If it is your experience that girls tend to outnumber boys in their enthusiasm to appear in school productions, this is definitely the show for you!
To perform this version you will need a minimum of half a dozen talented solo singer / actors. Average singing voices can take care of the rest - though we are confident that the catchy choruses will make your cast sound superb.
As another plus point, the costuming will not present any major problems: In fact, a hilarious highlight must undoubtedly be the arrival of the Policemen towards the end of the show!
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- PublisherMusicline Publications
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1898754926
- ISBN 13 9781898754923
- BindingSpiral-bound
- LanguageEnglish
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