H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury
Synopsis
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. Set around a classic case of broken vows – the defendant having literally left the claimant at the altar – the trial bubbles over with emotion, humour, and downright chaos, leaving the jury divided.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Lord
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Opera Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Lord
William S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan
Stuart Maunder, Bruce Best, Martin Robertson
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Andrew Lord
Director
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Arthur Sullivan
Original Music Composer
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What is H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury about?
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. Set around a classic case of broken vows – the defendant having literally left the claimant at the altar – the trial bubbles over with emotion, humour, and downright chaos, leaving the jury divided.
Who directed H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury?
H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury was directed by Andrew Lord.
Who stars in H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury?
The principal cast of H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury includes John Bolton-Wood, Roxane Hislop, David Hobson, Colette Mann, Tiffany Speight.
When was H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury released and how long is it?
H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury?
The original motion picture soundtrack for H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury was composed by Arthur Sullivan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury?
H.M.S. Pinafore & Trial by Jury holds official age classifications: AU: E.