This version has a special place in my families hearts, as it was played, repeatedly, every few years when we got together. With my Grandparents in South Africa and us living in USA (and then later UK)- my grandfather discovered this and introduced this to me when I was very small.
Perhaps it was his enthusiasm for G&S that started out his love of this production but we all quickly fell in love with each character. From the Pirate King to sweet Mabel, it's a silly and fun version! Not meant to be taken seriously at all! We watched the VHS so many times that it got worn out. Now, decades later we have the DVD and still watch it every few years or so.
Thank you so much to the entire cast and crew and production team for making G&S accessible for a modern audience, and for creating wonderful memories that span generations.
Perhaps it was his enthusiasm for G&S that started out his love of this production but we all quickly fell in love with each character. From the Pirate King to sweet Mabel, it's a silly and fun version! Not meant to be taken seriously at all! We watched the VHS so many times that it got worn out. Now, decades later we have the DVD and still watch it every few years or so.
Thank you so much to the entire cast and crew and production team for making G&S accessible for a modern audience, and for creating wonderful memories that span generations.