Gondoliers -- GMS
Thu, 9 Mar 2006, 03:53 amWalter Plinge1 post in thread
Gondoliers -- GMS
Thu, 9 Mar 2006, 03:53 amGosford Musical Society on the Central Coast of NSW has another winner with Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operetta, "The Gondoliers" ; currently showing at Laycock Street Theatre (close to parking, restaurants, fast food and accommodation, so no excuses for not making the trip if you're not a local ; the theatre is comfortable, there's a bar and there's clean toilets -- what more do you want?). There are still shows on Thurs-Sat at 8.00 PM and Saturdays at 2.00 PM until 19th March 2006.
Following the success of the period piece, "The Scarlet Pimpernel" in 2005, the GMS crew have again donned hose, periwigs, buckled shoes, feathers and jewels (yes, that's just the guys).
Gilbert and Sullivan fans will not be disappointed. The leads are excellent, with a mixture of strong voices and good characterisation. All are great to watch, and none can be singled out. The 20+ live orchestra is a delight and has got its chops together to provide the sparkling musical accompaniment to the action onstage, led by the very experienced Mark Williams.
The story is slight, but the trip from beginning to end is full of humour and lively action onstage.
The production looks good, and much of the credit must go to Daryl Kirkness, who has created a huge and beautiful set (including a moving gondola, of course). It's very detailed, and is coordinated with the lighting and costumes (the male and female ensembles look fantastic). The creation of this wonder has been directed by Daryl, but as befits a community group, nearly everyone has lent a hand in the process -- including in the creation of the hundreds of roses for the opening number!
All budding set designers and costumiers must see this production irrespective of their interest in the musical itself.
Ted Williams has directed this production, an ambitious undertaking, and his usual high standard has been achieved.
For a few dollars you can get a professional programme, too, so put aside any prejudices about "old-fashioned music" and come along for some old-fashioned fun.
And stay tuned for the Society's next production, a complete change of pace, with "Shout", the story of Johnny O'Keefe.
Following the success of the period piece, "The Scarlet Pimpernel" in 2005, the GMS crew have again donned hose, periwigs, buckled shoes, feathers and jewels (yes, that's just the guys).
Gilbert and Sullivan fans will not be disappointed. The leads are excellent, with a mixture of strong voices and good characterisation. All are great to watch, and none can be singled out. The 20+ live orchestra is a delight and has got its chops together to provide the sparkling musical accompaniment to the action onstage, led by the very experienced Mark Williams.
The story is slight, but the trip from beginning to end is full of humour and lively action onstage.
The production looks good, and much of the credit must go to Daryl Kirkness, who has created a huge and beautiful set (including a moving gondola, of course). It's very detailed, and is coordinated with the lighting and costumes (the male and female ensembles look fantastic). The creation of this wonder has been directed by Daryl, but as befits a community group, nearly everyone has lent a hand in the process -- including in the creation of the hundreds of roses for the opening number!
All budding set designers and costumiers must see this production irrespective of their interest in the musical itself.
Ted Williams has directed this production, an ambitious undertaking, and his usual high standard has been achieved.
For a few dollars you can get a professional programme, too, so put aside any prejudices about "old-fashioned music" and come along for some old-fashioned fun.
And stay tuned for the Society's next production, a complete change of pace, with "Shout", the story of Johnny O'Keefe.
Walter PlingeThu, 9 Mar 2006, 03:53 am
Gosford Musical Society on the Central Coast of NSW has another winner with Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operetta, "The Gondoliers" ; currently showing at Laycock Street Theatre (close to parking, restaurants, fast food and accommodation, so no excuses for not making the trip if you're not a local ; the theatre is comfortable, there's a bar and there's clean toilets -- what more do you want?). There are still shows on Thurs-Sat at 8.00 PM and Saturdays at 2.00 PM until 19th March 2006.
Following the success of the period piece, "The Scarlet Pimpernel" in 2005, the GMS crew have again donned hose, periwigs, buckled shoes, feathers and jewels (yes, that's just the guys).
Gilbert and Sullivan fans will not be disappointed. The leads are excellent, with a mixture of strong voices and good characterisation. All are great to watch, and none can be singled out. The 20+ live orchestra is a delight and has got its chops together to provide the sparkling musical accompaniment to the action onstage, led by the very experienced Mark Williams.
The story is slight, but the trip from beginning to end is full of humour and lively action onstage.
The production looks good, and much of the credit must go to Daryl Kirkness, who has created a huge and beautiful set (including a moving gondola, of course). It's very detailed, and is coordinated with the lighting and costumes (the male and female ensembles look fantastic). The creation of this wonder has been directed by Daryl, but as befits a community group, nearly everyone has lent a hand in the process -- including in the creation of the hundreds of roses for the opening number!
All budding set designers and costumiers must see this production irrespective of their interest in the musical itself.
Ted Williams has directed this production, an ambitious undertaking, and his usual high standard has been achieved.
For a few dollars you can get a professional programme, too, so put aside any prejudices about "old-fashioned music" and come along for some old-fashioned fun.
And stay tuned for the Society's next production, a complete change of pace, with "Shout", the story of Johnny O'Keefe.
Following the success of the period piece, "The Scarlet Pimpernel" in 2005, the GMS crew have again donned hose, periwigs, buckled shoes, feathers and jewels (yes, that's just the guys).
Gilbert and Sullivan fans will not be disappointed. The leads are excellent, with a mixture of strong voices and good characterisation. All are great to watch, and none can be singled out. The 20+ live orchestra is a delight and has got its chops together to provide the sparkling musical accompaniment to the action onstage, led by the very experienced Mark Williams.
The story is slight, but the trip from beginning to end is full of humour and lively action onstage.
The production looks good, and much of the credit must go to Daryl Kirkness, who has created a huge and beautiful set (including a moving gondola, of course). It's very detailed, and is coordinated with the lighting and costumes (the male and female ensembles look fantastic). The creation of this wonder has been directed by Daryl, but as befits a community group, nearly everyone has lent a hand in the process -- including in the creation of the hundreds of roses for the opening number!
All budding set designers and costumiers must see this production irrespective of their interest in the musical itself.
Ted Williams has directed this production, an ambitious undertaking, and his usual high standard has been achieved.
For a few dollars you can get a professional programme, too, so put aside any prejudices about "old-fashioned music" and come along for some old-fashioned fun.
And stay tuned for the Society's next production, a complete change of pace, with "Shout", the story of Johnny O'Keefe.