A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

Something familiar, something peculiar, something for everyone: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Bring on the lovers, liars and clowns! The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of South Australia take to the stage with Stephen Sondheim’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Scott Theatre from 19 May 2011. ... Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, this beloved musical gets the full Broadway treatment, under the careful direction of Barry Hill and musical director James Clark. The creative team is rounded out by choreographer Kerry Hauber and set designer Christopher Anderson. A comedy that embraces all things farce and vaudeville, Forum is the story of the slave Pseudolus and his desperate attempt to win his freedom by helping his young master woo the virginal courtesan next door. Forum brings together a cross-section of Adelaide talent. James Nicholson (Hero) and Natalie Tate (Philia) are currently training at the Elder Conservatorium, while the cast also includes established performers like Nicholas Bishop (Pseudolus), John Greene (Senex), Peter Hopkins (Miles Gloriosus) and David Rapkin (Lycus). Preview night: 18 May 2011 Matinees both Saturdays at 2 pm.