Year: 2012

The Mikado, Octagon Theatre, September-October 2012 What can one say about this perennial favourite?  Since 1885 audiences have been delighted and entertained with Gilbert’s creation of all-too-familiar British institutions crafted into the (then) exotic setting of Japan.  “The Mikado” is full of brilliant and instantly recognizable songs such as “I’ve Got a Little List” (usually Read More

The Land of Smiles, Subiaco Arts Centre, June 2012 Most people will be acquainted with Franz Lehar’s Viennese operetta, “The Merry Widow”.  Less well known, but no less full of wonderful music and story line is his “The Land of Smiles”.  Even if you haven’t seen this before, you are probably familiar with “You are Read More