A Brand New Work Available To Amateur Theatre Groups

We confidently predict that this new Gilbert and Sullivan style show will be a massive hit. This delicious pastiche has an outstandingly tuneful score, with script and lyrics bursting with wit and humour.

In a plot which has echoes of The Magnificent Seven, Daisy (daughter of Buttercup) seeks help to thwart a band of outrageous female pirates, who have taken her lover as a hostage. With the help of Iolanthe, the Fairy Queen, and Princess Ida, she enlists the aid of The Mikado, The Sorcerer, The Duke of Plaza-Toro, Admiral Sir Joseph Porter, and Major-General Stanley to save the day.

Audiences are bound to be captivated, whether Gilbert and Sullivan fans or not, as this superb musical stands up in its own right. The script and lyrics have a Gilbertian ring to them, but uncluttered by heavy Victorianism. The songs have the soaring melodies and catchy tunes that capture the true Sullivan flavour. A few of them – ‘Ribbic’ and ‘Poor Static One’ for example – are clever parodies of some of the pair’s familiar successes. But, far from being a ‘send-up’, this glorious show is a genuine, affectionate tribute to the incomparable duo.

With eleven principle parts, and a chorus that varies from Islanders to Pirates, and from Fairies to Policemen, all with plenty of lines to contribute, this will prove an irresistible blend of bravura, individualism and high level teamwork, that will fire your company’s inspiration and enthusiasm.

Band parts are available, also a full orchestral backing track tape (without vocals) which will be invaluable in rehearsals. Be sure to send for the Inspection Production Pack (contains script and piano vocal score) of this entertaining and delightful successor to the Savoy Operas.

7 Scenes – 3 Settings

23 Songs (1 incorporating 5 individual patter songs)

Male – 7 Female – 4 + 1 Minor

Christopher (Juvenile lead) Sam O’Nella, The Mikado, Admiral Sir Joseph Porter, Major-General Stanley, The Duke of Plaza-Toro, The Sorcerer.

Daisy (Juvenile lead) The Pirate Queen, Iolanthe, Princess Ida, Nanette (female minor principle)

Islanders*, Female Pirates*, Fairies*, Policemen.

*= with speaking roles.