#HMS pinafore

[greencheekconure27]

I made a quiz

[davidtennantgenderenvy]

My two favorite pieces of Gilbert and Sullivan lore:

“Pinafore was such a hit that D'Oyly Carte's investors tried to literally steal the production from him, sending thugs to carry off the sets and costumes in the middle of a performance. the cast and crew fought the ruffians off, and the thieving investors lost their share in a theatrical gold mine.”

“The comed targets here were the "aesthetes," a London-based group of colorful writers and artists obsessed with beauty. To make sure Americans would understand this essentially British phenomenon, D'Oyly Carte sent famous aesthete Oscar Wilde on a lecture tour of the U.S., keeping him one city ahead of the Patience tour.”

(quotes from John Kenrick)

[tsrdfs]

Artists Susan Herbert (1945-2014) Gilbert & Sullivan cat painting "family portrait", So go to him, The sun and I

[assortedantics]

Ralph Rackstraw you are too old to be killing yourself over a girl young enough to be your daughter because you’re literally the same age as her father. Get a grip, man.

[dickensianenglishbulldog]

Friendships may come and go, love may die, a thousand lifetimes may pass and fade.

But every word of every Gilbert and Sullivan song you’ve ever heard?

They last forever.

[countesspetofi]

And it's their fault I woke up with the entire score of Trial by Jury stuck in my head. Network TV doesn't throw a lot of bones to us old Savoyards.

[basingstokemercury]

So it is officially canon confirmed that Ben started as a sailor who fell for his captain's daughter

To which I say:

[dykeredhood]

RIP Mister Jopson you would loved to clean the windows and sweep the floor and polish up the handle of the big front door

[doyouknowthismusical]

[greencheekconure27]

Speaking of Discworld and Gilbert and Sullivan:

* Sybil and supporting members of Ank Morpork Watch optional

@melancholy-lute @fuckyeahgilbertandsullivan

[musicianrambles]

Captain from HMS Pinafore v Major General from Pirates Of Penzance fight

[batbetbitbotbut]

This is how Star Trek and Gilbert&Sullivan are both meant to be experienced: zero budget community theatre mashups, where the best singer is a random side character and the whole conceit of the story (being born to a specific rank) makes no sense in the setting (in the federation's equal society) and there's only one set and the lyrics are sometimes even audible

And I love it and the title is USS Pinafore

[upstatefunk]

Sir Joseph Porter would do serious numbers on LinkedIn

[dickensianenglishbulldog]

Buttercup: Introduces herself as Buttercup.

Buttercup: Sings a whole damned song beginning: ‘I’m called little Buttercup’ about how she is called Buttercup.

Buttercup: NEVER MENTIONS ANOTHER NAME.

Also Buttercup: I’m called Little Buttercup – dear Little Buttercup, Though I could never tell why. 🤷‍♀️

TELL US YOUR NAME WOMAN AND WE’LL USE IT.

[assortedantics]

Hello! I thought I would bother you with a question. You’ve expressed an interest in The Gondoliers so I thought I would ask:

1. Is it your favourite Gilbert and Sulivan?

2. What’s your favourite song from there and, bonus: from all of G+S’ works?

3. Who’s your favourite character from The Gondoliers (similar bonus applies).

Thank you, and sorry to interrupt.

P.S.: I am pleased to have yet concealed my own pet obsession i.e.: Pinafore and wanted to ask your opinion on that.

P.P.S.: have a lovely day!

Thank you ever so for the ask!

1) It’s (currently) my second favourite, with my favourite being Princess Ida, but it has my favourite aesthetic, if that makes sense. A lot of set designs/costume designs I see of it remind me of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for some reason, which is my childhood film, and therefore the aesthetics of the Gondoliers feels somewhat nostalgic to me. Also I just really like Italy.

2) My favourite song from The Gondoliers is In a Contemplative Fashion, simply because Tessa and Gianetta, who have hitherto been typical Gilbert and Sullivan love interest ladies (which there’s nothing at all wrong with), are revealed to be absolutely unhinged when it comes to their husbands, which is both very sweet and very funny. I also really like Dance a Cachucha, List and Learn, and Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes. My favourite overall Gilbert and Sullivan song is Here’s a How-de-do from The Mikado. I have no explanation as to why, I just like it.

3) My favourite Gondoliers character is definitely Gianetta. Who thought such a sweet, soft-sounding soprano would threaten such brutal murder? My favourite Gilbert and Sullivan character is Mr Wells. I love the concept of a sorcerer who owns a sorcery shop, and he didn’t deserve what happened to him. He’s closely followed my Cyril from Princess Ida, who’s closely followed by every character except for Alexis and Fairfax.

As for my opinions on HMS Pinafore, I love it! Josephine is an absolutely charming leading lady, and Sir Joseph’s sisters, cousins, and aunts make up a very fun chorus. And Kind Captain, I’ve Important Information is remarkably sinister.

Every opinion expressed in this post is subject to change in a week.