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Gondoliers photo by Laurence Burns
Gondoliers photo by Laurence Burns

Gondoliers

Venue: Apollo Theatre
Where: West End
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starstarstarstarstarA welcome change from the normally staid and predictable West End musical fare. Beautifully designed, fabulous musical arrangements and staged with more wit and bravura than G&S has seen since Joe Papp's 'Pirates...'The multi-talented cast deserves every superlative going! - USER: Whatsonstage.com28 Aug 01
starstarstarstarstarone of the best evenings i have spent at the theatre recently. Yes, it's light, yes it's frothy, but yes the music and singing are both excellent and one can only admire the skills and ethusiasm of the cast. - USER: Whatsonstage.com08 Aug 01
starstarstarstarstarI saw this show at The Watermill and thought it incredible. I like G&S so I was prepared to be shocked, as it was I forgot G&S and just sat back and loved it. I cannot understand your reviewer, I have recomended it to friends and they have all been amazed suprised and impressed. It is a show that is so different it must be seen. R. Lobley.South Oxfordshire. - USER: Whatsonstage.com17 Jul 01
starstarstarNot too sure if this counts as a review or not but having seen several John Doyle productions at the Theatre Royal In York I swore I would never see another! His use of actors who also form the orchestra is a trademake - disasterously! "Pal Joey" remains one of the most excruciating nights ever spent in a theatre with a hopeless miscast cast crew who were not even proficent at playing thier designated instruments. It was a truely awful night. Having read the reviews of Gondoliers and experienced many dull evenings at his York productions ("Candide" and "the Way of the World" run close seconds to "Pal Joey", nothing would induce me to see The Gondoliers!!! - USER: Whatsonstage.com12 Jul 01
starstarstarstarstarI'm completely baffled by the content of the WOS review! This was quite the most stunning show I have seen in years. It was bright, funny, entertaining and fresh. The music is beautiful, and contains some of the most joyous jazz arrangements you could ever wish to hear. The cast are quite simply extraordinary, it was dazzling to spend an evening in the company of such talented performers. Honestly, if you haven't seen it yet, then go, go now, this show should run and run and run. Well done to the Watermill Theatre and Bill Kenwright for bringing this breath of fresh air into the West End. - USER: Whatsonstage.com10 Jul 01
starstarstarstarstarI had a 'great night out' when seeing the show. I could not have asked for more. The talented cast prove you do not have to be a big name to entertain. If you want a bit of light hearted fun go see it! - USER: Whatsonstage.com10 Jul 01
starI wrote the one star review, and yes I did see the show, unfortunately, and stand by my amdram night quip. Sure, the company were called on to act (of a caricature sort), play their musical instruments (negligibly) and dance (pointlessly), but they only prove that vaudeville truly is dead. - USER: Whatsonstage.com05 Jul 01
starstarstarstarstarI wrote the 5 star review below and had to respond to the latest review saying this show was like an amdram night. I'm sorry, but did you really see the show or are you being vindictive? Forget your feelings about the modern production for a moment and look to the fact that the cast could admirably cope with singing, playing multiple instruments and acting. You can hardly call that amateur. This isn’t a production for purist G&S fans but it is professional. - USER: Whatsonstage.com04 Jul 01
starCouldn't agree with your reviewer MORE! This was ghastly. Amdram night. What is the West End coming to? - USER: Whatsonstage.com04 Jul 01
starstarstarstarstarCan't disagree more with the WOS review. This fun, lively and quick-fire show is slick, funny and hugely enjoyable. It has managed to make G&S fresh and invigorating. The talented cast are a joy to watch and listen to - they also play all the instruments. Obvioulsy your reviewer hasn't got a sense of humour. - USER: Whatsonstage.com04 Jul 01
starstarstarstarExcellent fun. I agree that traditional is good. But this is a very good adaptation to a new format. Loads of fun and the music is great. Even more impressive is that the actors play the musical instruments on stage while doing everything else. GO SEE IT!!! - USER: Whatsonstage.com04 Jul 01
starstarstarI'm a G&S traditionalist so I approached this production prepared to be exasperated. I was, in fact, delighted with the style and energy of the production (seen at the Covent Garden Festival.) My major objection was the repetitiveness of some musical themes and the absence of others. Note, however, that a more-than-passing familiarity with the original book and libretto is needed to make it work for the viewer. I'd give it a four-plus. Harriett Ferziger, Mountain View, California. - USER: Whatsonstage.com12 Jun 01


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