H.M.S. Pinafore
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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. Esgee Productions' live taping starring Australian singer-songwriter Jon English.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Hocking, Craig Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert
- Original Title
- H.M.S. Pinafore
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Hocking, Craig Schaefer
William S. Gilbert
Simon Gallaher
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Gallaher
Producer
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Kevin Hocking
Director
Craig Schaefer
Director
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What is H.M.S. Pinafore 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. Esgee Productions' live taping starring Australian singer-songwriter Jon English.
Who directed H.M.S. Pinafore?
H.M.S. Pinafore was directed by Kevin Hocking, Craig Schaefer.
Who stars in H.M.S. Pinafore?
The principal cast of H.M.S. Pinafore includes Jon English, Simon Gallaher, Helen Donaldson, Drew Forsythe, David Gould.
When was H.M.S. Pinafore released and how long is it?
H.M.S. Pinafore was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.