H.M.S. Pinafore (2001)
Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. Performed by The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company at the G&S Festival, Buxton Opera House in 2001.
Director: John Reed
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Joseph Shovelton as Ralph Rackstraw |
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Janet Fairlie as Josephine Corcoran |
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Mark Evans as Captain Corcoran |
| Directing | John Reed | Director |
| Sound | Arthur Sullivan | Songs |
| Sound | William S. Gilbert | Songs |
| Writing | William S. Gilbert | Writer |