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  Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Sydney

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

Artistic Director
Musical Director
Choreographer

Principal Cast

The 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
Gordon Costello
Rod Mounjed
Elizabeth Lowrencev
Dean Sinclair
Michael Bond
Anthony Mason
Spencer Darby
Tristan Entwistle
Johanne Perera
David Budden
Matt Cobb-Clark
Kevin Gormley
Catherine Bulfin
Stephanie Jennifer Poropat
Marisa Panzarin
Anne-Louise Finlayson
Minh Huynh
Ella Arendelle
Amy Balales
Christine Premdas-Rogers

Picture
Photography by Ray Wing-Lun

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

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President: 0416 179 095
Secretary: 0414 673 476
Treasurer: 0403 418 664
Booking Enquiries: 0403 418 664

About Us

The Savoy Arts Company Incorporated has been producing shows since 1985, specialising in the operettas of William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. To better reflect its primary artistic objective, commencing from 2014, the company will be performing as Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Sydney. Our performing group has provided excellent training in all aspects of stagecraft for performers who have made a career in opera and musical theatre. The Ensemble style of our productions not only provides the chorus with experience in singing with an orchestra, but also provides ample opportunity to learn and develop skills in characterisation and stagecraft.
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  • Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Sydney
  • About
    • Committee
    • Hire Us
  • Artists
  • Current Show
    • Auditions
    • Rehearsals
  • Past Shows
    • HMS Pinafore (2024)
    • Iolanthe (2023)
    • The Pirates of Penzance (2022)
    • The Mikado (2019)
    • The Ghosts of Ruddigore (2018)
    • Pirates of Penzance (2017)
    • Patience (2016)
    • The Gondoliers (2015)
    • HMS Pinafore (2014)
    • Iolanthe (2013)
    • The Pirates of Penzance (2012)
    • 2011 to 2006
  • Bookings
  • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Contact - Expressions of Interest