HMS Pinafore, Opera Della Luna's acclaimed production, takes to the road once again due to popular demand and arrives at the Civic Theatre for one night only on Friday 13th October. With singing, drama, comedy and a beautiful love story all in one, this Gilbert and Sullivan's classic comic opera is definitely one to see this season.
Ralph Rackstraw, a young humble sailor on the HMS Pinafore, has fallen deeply in love with Josephine, the captain's daughter. However, Josephine is due to be married to the first lord of the admiralty Sir Joseph Porter, which only adds complications to this intriguing love story. Will love triumph? And even if Josephine loves Ralph, surely he can't compete with Sir Joseph? Since its inception in 1994 Opera della Luna has established itself as a highly original ensemble of extremely versatile singers and comedians. Led by artistic director Jeff Clarke, it takes its name from Haydn's operatic setting of Goldoni's farce Il Mondo della Luna. The company's policy is to create new and innovative productions of musical theatre, comic opera and operetta, in English, and to tour them to mid-scale venues all over the UK. The company has won considerable acclaim for its highly entertaining and inventive performing style. Eight talented singers/actors become crew, chorus and principles in this brilliant and ever popular piece of classic theatre and although it is here on Friday 13th, which may be unlucky for some, this is sure to be a fantastic evening's entertainment! HMS Pinafore is visiting the Civic Theatre on Friday 13th October at 7.45 pm. To get tickets to see this extremely funny and 'unmissable' production, call the Theatre Box Office on 01245 606505 or email Box Office at boxoffice@chelmsford.gov.uk . Tickets are £14.50, Concessions £13.00, Group Rates £13.00 +1 in 10 free, Full Time Students and Registered Unemployed £5.00. 25 September 2006
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