Gas Carte

media/events/Grantham_Operatic.jpg 24 Sep 08 (ends: 27 September 2008)
Category: Amateur
Venue: Theatre

7.30pm
Wednesday £7.00
Thursday to Saturday £8.00

Grantham Operatic Society
 
This show tells the story of the famous Gilbert and Sullivan Partnership: the association with D’Oyly Carte, the mounting success, the divergences of temperament and conflicting ambitions.
 
We look at the troubles caused by Gilbert’s obsessions and Sullivan’s ill health and lavish social lifestyle, together with many other episodes including the famous tragic-comic quarrel over a new carpet for the theatre.
 

Musical excerpts from the well-known operas are woven into the story together with social and press comments.