The Gondoliers

Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Sydney showcases The Gondoliers from this Friday. If you want to see an opera without drama but full of lively music and humour, this is your best bet.

It focuses on two gondoliers, Marco and Guiseppe, who must disappoint their new brides Tessa and Gianetta when they not only find out they’re not brothers, but that one of them is a king and was promised in childhood to Casilda, daughter of the eccentric Duke and Duchess of Plaza Toro.

Directed by Gordon Costello with musical director Rod Mounjed and choreographer Elizabeth Lowrence, this joyful opera stars Dean Sinclair, Michael Bond, Anthony Mason and Spencer Darby. (AMal)

Sept 25 – Oct 3, 8pm. Smith Auditorium Lyric Theatre, Shore School, William Street, North Sydney. $35-$40 (group and family rates avaliable). Tickets & info: gsosydney.com.au

BY ATHINA MALLIS