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I bought this for Pinafore as I dislike Trial by Jury. As a serious Pinafore fan (I know every lyric), I was stunned to see a production with a "non-singing", bar-room interpretation of Buttercup. I almost turned it off after the first few minutes. However, I stayed with it and was truly delighted with the fresh and clever staging. The lyrics were quite clear, which is critical to enjoying this operetta. The characterizations of Dead Eye Dick and the captain in particular, were the best I've seen on screen or on stage, and the captain's daughter could act as well as sing. The Admiral's charming characterization more than made up for a lackluster vocal performance. And although the blocking for the male chorus was a bit contrived and distracting, the production quickly gathered momentum as it moved along. Rafe's portrayal was steady and although not as scene stealing as the captain, was creditable. Overlook "poor little Buttercup" and you'll really enjoy this production of the best of Gilbert & Sullivan. Three cheers!Read full review
In the spirit of Gilbert & Sullivan, this performance is high energy and the cast is having tongue-in-cheek fun. The leads all have exceptional voices with the exception of the Buttercup who I found disappointing. The production standards are high and the audience is thoroughly enjoying the experience, So did I.
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Delightful G&S. Singing and acting are excellent. David Hobson is adorable.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
excellent
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
My husband is a Gilbert and Sullivan follower. It was nice to be able to add these to our collection. Gilbert and Sullivan are unique and we found these to be thoroughly enjoyable.
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