The Gondoliers (2015)
Photography by Ray Wing-Lun
Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Sydney follows up its 2014 success HMS Pinafore with arguably the funniest, most popular and toe-tappingly tuneful of all the Savoy operettas, THE GONDOLIERS.
It’s 18th century Venice, and two dashing young gondoliers, 'brothers' Marco & Giuseppe, who have been raised on thoroughly egalitarian principles, suddenly find themselves joint monarchs of an island kingdom called Barataria – with chaotic results! Themselves newlyweds, they must leave their brides behind in Venice until it is determined which of them is the true king who was secretly married in infancy to the daughter of an eccentric, penniless Spanish duke!
Will the Grand Inquisitor get to the bottom of it? What happens when two husbands manage to acquire three wives?!
Production Team
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Artistic Director
Musical Director Choreographer Principal CastThe Duke of Plaza-Toro
Luiz Don Alhambra del Bolero Marco Palmieri Giuseppe Palmieri Antonio Francesco Giorgio Annibale The Duchess of Plaza-Toro Casilda Gianetta Tessa Fiametta Vittoria Giulia Inez |
Photography by Ray Wing-Lun
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Reviews
"A delightful, enchanting performance...lush, lilting, catchy music will make you feel like dancing in the aisles." - Sydney Arts Guide
"Enthusiastic, full voiced, and played with theatrical aplomb. This is a performance to remember." - What's On Sydney
"An appealing, well-balanced cast...Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Sydney’s The Gondoliers provides a joyful treat." - Stage Whispers
"Sets and costumes had wow-factor. After much laughter and applause, the crowd didn't want it to end" - All Theatre
"The music is enchanting, and with the extravagant costuming and set design it is a treat to sit back and watch." - The Buzz from Sydney
"Enthusiastic, full voiced, and played with theatrical aplomb. This is a performance to remember." - What's On Sydney
"An appealing, well-balanced cast...Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Sydney’s The Gondoliers provides a joyful treat." - Stage Whispers
"Sets and costumes had wow-factor. After much laughter and applause, the crowd didn't want it to end" - All Theatre
"The music is enchanting, and with the extravagant costuming and set design it is a treat to sit back and watch." - The Buzz from Sydney