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Edinburgh G & S Society
"The Yeomen of the Guard"
15 - 19 March 2005
Director:
Alan Borthwick
Musical Director: David Liston Lyle
Assistant Director: Liz Landsman
In
a spectacular setting depicting the Tower of London we were entertained to a
truly tip top production. Perfection and precision were the order of the day.
From the opening moments of Phoebe (Fiona
Main) singing 'When a Maiden
Loves', through the comedy and strong performance of Shadbolt (Ian
Lawson) combined with the touching moments given by Jack Point (Scott
Thompson)
the evening flew by. The large male chorus of Beefeaters added power and
spectacle to this show, whilst the ladies of the chorus brought softness and
light throughout the evening. Neil
French, as Colonel Fairfax, gave a
performance that could have graced the stage of any professional production. The
minor principals added some high quality performances. The production by Alan
Borthwick flowed along at a great pace, whilst the musical direction from David
Lyle and the playing of his orchestra were also of a very high standard.
GORDON
BLACKBURN
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