By W.S.Gilbert & A.Sullivan

Synopsis

Set in a sun-drenched Venice of the 1950’s (and aboard the luxurious surroundings of an ocean liner!), the story follows two fun-loving and flirtatious Gondoliers, who are lucky enough to have their pick of the ladies in their quest for love. Now true love never ‘runs smooth’ of course, and our two heroes find themselves embarking on quite an adventure.

Mistaken identity, an impoverished Duke, his beautiful daughter and babies swapped at birth contribute to the Gondoliers’ confusion as they make their way through this ‘laugh a minute’ musical tale.

 

Cast 

Giuseppe Palmieri Paul Buckle
Marco Palmieri Tim Brown
Tessa Lorna Welch
Gianetta Ellie Hoare
The Duke of Plaza-Toro Nigel Holloway
The Duchess of Plaza-Toro Janet Holloway
Casilda Clare Gardner
Luiz Rick Thomas
Don Alhambra Kevin Morgan
Little Don Luke Welch
Giulia/Mol Don Fiona Thomas
Inez Beverly Pearce
Captain Nick Pratt
Vittoria Lisa Sadie
Fiametta Rhiannon Rose
Reverend Roger Thomas
Ship's Maid Laura Thompson
Steward Dave Walker
Brad Laurence Clarke
Janet Liz Howson
Their daughter Charlie Jones
Prudence Llinos Davies
Albert Ruairidh MacLeod-Lyon
Cassandra Julia Dyke
Grace Sarah-Jane Waters
Pregnant Tourist Jo Herco

Production & Backstage

Director Janet Holloway
Production Paul Buckle, Janet Holloway, Liz Howson, Ruairidh MacLeod-Lyon, Lisa Sadie, Fiona Thomas, Roger Thomas
DSM Laura McMahon
Musical Director Nicki Rose
Choreographer Adam Pitt
Stage Managers Geoff Field, Pauline Price
Stage Crew Rachel Jones, Sarah Pratt
Costume & Wardrobe Paul Buckle, Janet Holloway, Lisa Sadie, Fiona Thomas
Props Laura McMahon, Terri McMahon, Beverley Pearce, Roger Thomas, Celtic Prop Hire
Production for the Midsummer Festival of Music and Theatre John and Jenny Manders
Technical Management for the Midsummer Festival of Music and Theatre Alan Blacoe and his team

 

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