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The Gondoliers (1990)
Energetic take on an old favourite
30 November 2006 - 2 out of 2 users found this review helpful.
This as an Australian Opera production of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta and is one of the best I've seen. The casting is excellent and the staging simple but effective. The addition of the commedia dell arte performers is a nice touch.
David Hobson and Roger Lemke as the two gondoliers, Marco and Guiseppe, do well in both voice and acting. Hobson particularly in 'Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes' shows his lyrical tenor at its best.
However, the standout for me is the Australian legend, Dennis Olsen as Don Alhambra. Olsen has made his name in Australia playing character pieces like this in many a musical production and this is one of his best.
All together it is a delightful production of one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most loved works.
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