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The Australian premiere of this playful adaptation of Dicken’s classic A Christmas Carol using favourite music from the Gilbert & Sullivan operas, and clever new lyrics from Gayden Wren. Includes favourite music from The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, HMS Pinafore, Iolanthe, The Yeomen of the Guard, Patience, Ruddigore and more.

Gayden Wren is a New York-based Arts Editor at The New York Times and a passionate G&S fan. As well as a playwright and director, he is the author of “A Most Ingenious Paradox: The Art of Gilbert & Sullivan” (Oxford University Press, 2002), and “Very Truly Yours, Gilbert & Sullivan“.

Story by Charles Dickens
Words by Gayden Wren (inspired by W.S. Gilbert)
Music by Arthur Sullivan

Enjoy an afternoon with this Australian premier brought to life with delightful live music, our best singers and glorious costumes.

Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.

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Queenscliff Town Hall
50 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff VIC 3225

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