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Extra-Infos:
Anthony Warlow Stuart Maunder
Description:
Lock up your daughters, the pirates are coming to town! Peppered with unforgettable melodies and tongue-twisting songs, the Pirates of Penzance is one of the most popular operettas ever written. Opera Australia's new production is an effervescent smash hit. In spite of being apprenticed to a Pirate King as a child, Frederic has led a very sheltered life. So, when he arrives in Penzance with his boisterous shipmates, there are a few surprises in store for him! It all ends happily, but not before he's dodged the Old Bill, fallen in love and made some rather inconvenient discoveries.
"Pirates Of Penzance" on DVD from KUL presents one of the most beloved comic-opera stories ever brought to the stage: a playful, witty tale of pirates, duty, love, and absurd misunderstandings. Based on the classic operetta by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, this edition offers a colourful production that combines sparkling music, fast-paced dialogue, and visual humour. The story follows Frederic, a young man mistakenly apprenticed to a band of pirates until his 21st birthday. When he believes his term is over, he vows to devote himself to eradicating piracy--only to discover a technicality in his contract that throws his plans, and his budding romance with the Major-General's daughter, into chaos. The KUL DVD edition focuses on clear image and sound presentation so that the musical numbers, patter songs, and ensemble scenes come through with energy and precision. The production preserves the lightness and charm of Gilbert & Sullivan while giving space to carefully staged choral pieces and solo arias. This makes the DVD suitable both for long-time admirers of operetta and for newcomers who want an accessible, entertaining introduction to the genre. KUL is a manufacturer known for assembling classic and stage-related titles in solid home-entertainment editions. The emphasis is typically on providing reliable transfers and straightforward, user-friendly discs without unnecessary complications. By offering works like "Pirates Of Penzance" in an accessible format, KUL helps keep timeless theatrical and musical material available to a wide audience who prefer to enjoy these productions at home. In this "Pirates Of Penzance" production, the performers bring out the crisp wordplay and melodic invention that have made the operetta famous. The cast is led by a tenor in the role of Frederic and a soprano as Mabel, supported by a characterful Pirate King and an agile Major-General. While specific film credits are not detailed here, the performers and director build on the long tradition of celebrated productions of "Pirates Of Penzance" around the world--performances that have made songs like "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General" and "Poor Wand'ring One" into enduring favorites on opera and musical stages. The creative team pays homage to earlier acclaimed stage and film interpretations by maintaining brisk comic timing, clear diction, and lively ensemble choreography, all of which highlight why this work remains one of the great comic successes in musical theatre history.
Actors:
John Bolton Wood, Suzanne Johnston, David Hobson, Anthony Warlow, Taryn Fiebig
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