H.M.S. Pinafore
UK Tour:
Genre: Musical
April – July 2016
Regan De Wynter Williams Productions present
Sasha Regan’s all-male
H.M.S. Pinafore
by Gilbert and Sullivan
The much-loved, highly-acclaimed all-male Gilbert and Sullivan is embarking on an extensive UK Tour to ensure no-one misses the boat. Join the hilarity of Gilbert and Sullivan with the award-winning company that brought you the all-male productions of The Pirates of Penzance (winner of Best Off West End Production at What’s On Stage awards), Iolanthe and Patience.
Set in the hold of a Second World War battleship, the cast of 16 skilfully play both burly sailors, in the working underbelly of the vessel, and their lady visitors. This is a frisky, innovative and heartfelt production. Its simple set and beautiful costume design allow maximum scope for inventiveness from the cast, whereby physicality and voice are key to telling the story.
Inspired in part by director Sasha Regan’s experiences of performing Gilbert and Sullivan at a single-sex school, the production plays on the humour that can emerge from these gender changes.
One of the most popular Gilbert and Sullivan operas, dealing with the age old conundrum of love between social classes, Pinafore has infectious tunes and a beautifully constructed libretto which is a perfect match for this creative team’s inimitable style.
Lizzie Gee was nominated for Best Choreographer for H.M.S. Pinafore at the OffWestEndAwards 2014.
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Cast
Ralph Tom Senior
Josephine Ben Irish
Dick Deadeye James Waud
Captain Corcoran Neil Moors
Buttercup David Mckechnie
Joseph Porter Michael Burgen
Hebe Richard Russell Edwards
Ensemble
Chris Durtnal, Paul McDowell, Joel Elferink, George Hinson, James Sinclair, Miguel Angel, Tommy Knapp, Liam Lakin,Will Keith.[/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end]
Creatives
Director Sasha Regan
Choreographer Lizzi Gee
Designer Ryan Dawson-Laight
Musical Director Richard Bates
Lighting design Tim Deiling
Producer Regan De Wynter Williams Ltd
Casting Adam Braham [/ezcol_1half_end]
Tour Dates
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20th – 23rd April
Cambridge Arts Theatre
6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ
27th April – 1st May
Hackney Empire, London
291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ
3rd – 7th May
Grand Opera House, York
Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
12th – 14th May
Theatre Royal, Winchester
Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB
23rd – 25th May
East Riding Theatre, Beverley
10 Lord Roberts Road, Beverley, HU17 9BE
26th – 28th May
Spa Theatre, Bridlington
South Marine Drive, East Riding, Bridlington, Yorkshire, YO15 3JH
31st May – 4th June
Theatre Royal, Bath
Saw Close, Bath BA1 1ET
14th – 18th June
Richmond Theatre, London
Little Green, Richmond TW9 1QJ[/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end]21st – 25th June
Theatre Royal, Brighton
New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
30th June – 2nd July
Truro Hall, Cornwall
Back Quay, Truro TR1 2LL
5th – 9th July
Malvern Theatre
Grange Road, Malvern WR14 3HB
11th – 13th July
Churchill Theatre, Bromley
High Street, Bromley, Kent BR1 1HA
14th – 16th July
The Lowry, Salford
Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ
18th – 20th July
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8FT
21st – 23rd July
Leicester Curve
60 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1SB[/ezcol_1half_end]