In this episode, we chat with Shannon Foley about what lessons can be learned from the sea-faring comic opera - HMS Pinafore.

The Era wrote: Seldom indeed have we been in the company of a more joyous audience. ... [Gilbert and Sullivan] have on previous occasions been productive of such legitimate amusement, such novel forms of drollery, such original wit, and unexpected whimsicality, that nothing was more natural than for the audience to anticipate an evening of thorough enjoyment. The expectation was fulfilled completely. Those who believed in the power of Mr Gilbert to tickle the fancy with quaint suggestions and unexpected forms of humour were more than satisfied, and those who appreciate Mr Arthur Sullivan's inexhaustible gift of melody were equally gratified; while that large class of playgoers who are pleased with brilliant dresses and charming stage effects declared themselves delighted. The result, therefore, was "a hit, a palpable hit" ... there were some slight drawbacks [such] as the severe cold that affected Mr. Rutland Barrington [the captain], and almost prevented his singing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Sullivan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._S._Gilbert

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_and_Sullivan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.M.S._Pinafore

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490959/

https://www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com/shows_h/hms_pinafore.htm

https://stageagent.com/shows/operetta/387/hms-pinafore

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_D%27Oyly_Carte

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