With Trial by Jury being a one-act opera it is often presented as part of a double-bill with another opera, either as a curtain-raiser, or as an after-piece. We took the opportunity to commission a brand new contemporary satirical operetta to serve as a companion piece to Trial by Jury. At D'Oyly Carte Opera, we believe that the genre of satirical light opera and operetta is an important aspect of our shared cultural heritage in British theatre, and it has been sadly neglected in recent times. This season with Scottish Opera, gave us the perfect opportunity to put this right and to pick up where Gilbert and Sullivan left off. Emma Jenkins and Toby Hession have given us the perfect response to this challenge. Together, they have sharpened their satirical claws and focussed their lens on the murky world of press briefings and public relations in Downing Street, resulting in hilarity and embarrassment for all involved. Together with Trial by Jury, the entire double bill is available to view by streaming it on online at OperaVision.eu for free for a limited period.
learn moreThe journey of The Gondoliers to the stage was long and eventful. In March 2020, rehearsals were just about to begin when the pandemic struck, putting a halt to the production. After several attempts to revive the plans, the co-production with Scottish Opera, marking the third collaboration, finally came to life. These productions had been years in the planning, and the team was thrilled to bring them to audiences in Scotland and London.
Scottish Opera’s Head of Music, Derek Clarke, who conducted previous collaborations The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado, described The Gondoliers as "pure joy from start to finish," promising audiences a delightful experience full of Italian charm and uplifting melodies.
Leading the cast is Roger Peniston, an emergent party leader, played by Ross Cumming, and his wife Cherry Paniston, played by Chloe Harris. His staff is comprised of Sandy Hogg, played by Jamie MacDougal, and Hugo Cheeseman, played by Edward Jowle. Tasked with managing their various incompetency's is their legal brief Sylvia Lawless, played by Kira Kaplan.
Directed by Laura Attridge and with designs by takis.
Composer Toby Hession conducts the Orchestra of Scottish Opera for the full double-bill.
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Gilbert's serendipitous encounter with a fallen Japanese sword and Sullivan's composition led to a stunning portrayal of the town of Titipu, resulting in an unbounded success acclaimed by critics and audiences alike.
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Our recent double bill of Trial by Jury and A Matter of Misconduct are now available to view on Opera Vision globally
Learn MoreOur 2025 collaboration with Scottish Opera and Opera Holland Park - The Merry Widow by Franz Lehar, Trial by Jury by Gilbert and Sullivan, and A Matter of Misconduct by Toby Hession and Emma Jenkins
Learn MoreGuests gathered at Eyot House on D'Oyly Carte Island on the evening of 25th March to celebrate 150 years of Gilbert & Sullivan with D'Oyly Carte
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