THESPIS Or The Gods Grown Old

GILBERT & SULLIVANS’ LOST OPERA – FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AUSTRALIA

 

In 2010, the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Victoria celebrates its 75^th Anniversary. As part of the celebrations, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria – Melbourne’s internationally acclaimed light opera company – presents the Australian Premiere of

 

THESPIS

Or

The Gods Grown Old

 

April 16, 17 and 23 at 8:00 pm

April 17 and 24 at 2:00 pm

 

Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Clayton.

 

This was the first collaboration between WS Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, and premiered for a successful run at the Gaiety Theatre in London in 1871. Unheard since then, the score was presumed lost, until Anthony Baker and Timothy Henty’s scrupulous reconstruction was ‘re-premiered’ in Britain in 2008 to unanimous popular and critical acclaim.

 

This is a brand new production, directed by James Wright, with Musical Direction by John Ferguson.

 

Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria is proud and excited to be premiering this lost treasure on Australian soil, and we invite you to join in the celebrations. 

 

THE SEASON IS STRICTLY LIMITED.

 

BOOK NOW!

 

Bookings for the performances can be made on 03 9905 1111 or by visiting www.monash.edu.au/monart/

 

If you would like any further information please contact Robert Ray on 03 9755 3545 or robertray@mac.com.au, or visit our website www.gilbertandsullivan.org.au

 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the rarest gem in the Gilbert and Sullivan canon..