Swaffham Bulbeck Summer Theatre
The Grand Duke by Gilbert & Sullivan
Don't miss Swaffham Bulbeck Summer Theatre's unforgettable performances of Gilbert & Sullivan's, "The Grand Duke". Geoff Reed, our director, has fine-tuned the libretto and the show races from one situation to the next. Gilbert wrote the most complex plot of his life in this, the last operetta by the celebrated pair. As a result the show was rarely performed until recent times, despite SullivanÕs music being some of his best and most lively.
Ludwig, the leading comedian of a touring theatrical company, gets himself four wives in the space of one day. He still manages to find time to statutorily kill off his manager and the Grand Duke to take control of an insignificant mid-European state. A lot hangs on the conspicuous consumption of sausage-rolls and a pack of playing cards. All is resolved by the eventual arrival on the scene of roulette entrepreneur, the Prince of Monte Carlo and his daughter, together with the resurrection of the undead.
Make this an evening to remember! A theatre has been built inside a 19th century barn at the edge of the fens, creating a unique setting. A programme, and a light interval snack are included in the cost of your ticket. There is a licensed bar. Toilet facilities (including disabled) are available.
The performances will take place in Mitchell Lodge Barn, Quarry Lane, Swaffham Bulbeck on 5th, 6th and 7th June at 7.30pm Matinee (as well as evening performance) on Sat, 7th June at 2.30pm
Tickets cost £5.50 Thurs, £6.50 Fri and Sat and £3.00 Sat matinee Tickets available (from 2 May onwards) from Swaffham Bulbeck shop