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Unfortunately, due to other commitments (see below) we were not able to attend this presentation in the Paxton Theatre. If a review is written by someone who attended then it will be added later.
A review of the entire evening by Marc Shepherd
Director: Janet Cowley
Musical Director: Steven Mellor
The Zoo's first performance was on 5th June 1875 at the St James' Theatre, London. It was written by Bolton Rowe and Arthur Sullivan. It was rediscovered in the early '70's in the vault of a London bank.
The Pennine Players are a group of enthusiasts who produced The Zoo for the Festival.
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The Great British Public at a London Zoo |
| My boy had swapped the labels Aesculapius Carboy (David Heathcote) |
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Ah Maiden Fair Eliza Smith (Lynn Armitage) in charge of the refreshment stall and in love with Thomas Brown (Gareth Dickinson) the Duke of Islington in disguise. |
| Where is my daughter Mr Grinder (Frank Hogan), his daughter Laetitia (Deborah Kiernan) and Carboy seeking protection from Grinder. |
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Director: Tony Smith
Musical Director: Richard Green
Cox and Box was written by F C Burnand, later Editor of 'Punch' and a young Arthur Sullivan three years before he met Gilbert.
The Lincoln G&S Society is now in it's 35th year. As well as performing G&S the Society occasionally adds other operatic works to it repertoire and recently performed an acclaimed production of Carmen.
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The Buttercup John James Box (Nick Sales) and James John Cox (John Carter) share a duet. |
| My hand upon it Cox, Box and Sgt Bouncer (Tony Smith, Director) patch up their differences. |
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The finale (classic pose) |
Director: Mike Nash
Musical Director: David Cound
The rest of this page is unashamedly self-indulgent.
The Savoynetters are a group of enthusiasts who meet and discuss G&S by email. They have come together for this production at the suggestion of Producer Mike Nash and many have never met before the first rehearsal which was held three days before the performance.
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The True Embodiment The Savoynetters new Shield hangs proudly over the courtroom. Many thanks to Shani D'Cruze and her partner Jeff for this splendid contribution. |
| For today in this arena Bob (Foreman) and Jackie Richards [that's us!] Note Chris Wain and David Duffey on Jackie's left |
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An incubus then I thought her The ladies in the public gallery shocked at what the judge has to say |
| Monster, monster, dread our fury The Defendant (Nick Sales) and the Foreman (Bob Richards) watched by Usher (John Genzano III) and the gentlemen of the Jury |
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Comes the Broken Flower The bridesmaids Karen Ann Loxley, Bronwen Evans and Sylvia Greinig |
| To marry two at once is burglary!
The Learned Judge (Samuel Silvers) receives a lesson in jurisprudence from The Counsel (Philip Walsh) |
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I love him, I love him! Plaintiff (Sharon Brindle) appeals to the Jury for a large settlement |
| A Nice Dilemma
The cast - note J Don Smith as the Associate with his laptop! |
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"I once gave an evening party ..."
| J Don Smith introducing the Savoynet Cabaret (photo from the stage) |
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Samuel Silvers thanked by Ian Smith for his efforts in the 1996 Festival in Philadelphia. Note Savoynetters David Duffey, Peter Zavon (behind), Sharon Brindle (in Audrey II wig) and John Genzano III. |
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'In the D'Oyly Cart' Shani D'Cruze, Stephen Turnbull and Sylvia Greinig sing an early Flanders and Swan piece (used with permission) |
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Suddenly Sam and Sharon |
| We hope that one day we'll get email from you! The Savoynetters sing 'Tit Savoynet' - words by Sharon Brindle to be sung to a melody by Sir Arthur Sullivan |
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Pot Luck Patience Bob Richards at last plays Bunthorne at the Festival (club) (Note the t-shirt and the Savoynet banner) |
Page updated 9 August 1998
