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Post by bramble on Jun 20, 2018 8:59:46 GMT
A really excellent show.Well worth catching if it comes near you. Inventive touching amusing.Beautifully sung.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jun 20, 2018 9:01:22 GMT
I saw it at The old Union theatre and loved it. Booked for Greenwich in the summer. I’m excited.
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Post by alicechallice on Jun 20, 2018 23:35:59 GMT
Going Friday. Loved HMS Pinafore that they toured 2 years ago.
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Post by wickedgrin on Jun 21, 2018 8:20:46 GMT
Seeing this on Friday too! Looking forward to it. I too loved HMS Pinafore and Pirates.
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Post by crabtree on Jun 21, 2018 8:34:09 GMT
The Company usually visit the Lowry with their gorgeous shows, but somehow this year they have missed it. I loved both Pinafore and Mikado - and what brilliant singers they are.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 21, 2018 10:24:41 GMT
They did this a few years ago at Wiltons Music Hall it was great fun as are all of their G&S shows
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Post by wickedgrin on Jun 23, 2018 4:12:46 GMT
Not the most well known of G&S's operettas but a beautiful score very well sung with every word clear including the characteristic patter songs. A very talented young cast.
A superbly inventive production. I loved the quirky, unique design of the costumes which had a beautiful colour palette. The choreography was very clever, witty and inventive with lots of amusing business.
Recommended.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2018 8:10:56 GMT
Caught this at Wiltons a few years back after Pirates and Pinafore... (although the order could be wrong!)
Would agree with the positive comments and would highly recommend- they are imaginatively put together, beautifully sung, and somehow seem to work without being embarrassingly camp or over the top. Yes, there’s a twinkle in the eyes and a tongue in cheek but they’re great reinventions of some G&S pieces.
I also think they’re much more ‘sophisticated’ and polished than a lot of the other stuff I’ve seen at the Union.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 20, 2022 21:38:37 GMT
Their HMS Pinafore is currently at Wilton's Music Hall
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 24, 2022 3:19:33 GMT
Their HMS Pinafore is currently at Wilton's Music Hall I saw it on Monday and it was really funny and cute, well worth a watch
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 1, 2022 7:11:04 GMT
If anyone is wanting a traditional but excellent Gondoliers then the Scottish opera production currently at Hackney Empire is really good. Sounds and looks fab.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 2, 2022 18:26:30 GMT
Well that was a great afternoon at Wiltons. I'd seen this version of Pinafore before a few years ago at Hackney Empire which I loved but this was even better. Really suited to the wonderful Wiltons. If possible it was even funnier tha last time. Cast superb and amazing singers and dancers. Loved the fact that they weren't mic'd and could hear every word. I've also seen the all male versions of Pirates, Iolanthe and Mikado and love them all. I also saw Pinafore at the ENO a few months ago and have to say this was far more enjoyable.
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Post by bwayboy22 on Apr 9, 2022 8:10:45 GMT
Saw this last night. Absolutely loved it! Not a huge G&S fan in general but this production was excellent! Highly recommend!
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