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Posted by The Sergeant on March 10, 2008

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Adding Kirkcaldy Gilbert & Sullivan Blog to Technorati

Technorati Profile Welcome to the Kirkcaldy Gilbert & Sullivan Blog. The Pirates of Pittenweem (aka Penzance) will be on in the Adam Smith Theatre from March 5th-8th, 2008. Add it to your diary now! If you would like to be added as an author for this blog, please go to our website Kirkcaldy Gilbert & Sullivan Society and email us from there.

First Night Review of Ruddigore by Neil Mudie - 4th-7th March THIS WEEK

Review of Kirkcaldy Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s production of Ruddigore:Adam Smith Theatre, Wed March4 – Saturday March 7 Even by the standards of Gilbert and Sullivan, Ruddigore has a ridiculous story line and creaky libretto – but it really doesn’t matter, as the famous patter trio says. The songs and music carry the show along on a tidal wave of melody. Kirkcaldy G&S director Robin Ozog, who also played the parts of Robin Oakapple and Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd, chose to change the opening of the show, allowing Anne Balfour as Dame Hannah to set the scene. This she did, singing beautifully with very clear diction, giving those of us unfamiliar with the story at least a chance of following the plot. Her song was preceded by dialogue, giving us the unusual experience of a G&S production starting without music. The bridesmaids chorus was on top form, led by Nikki Johnstone as Zorah. Nikki was one of a number of new young faces on stage – a very encouraging sign for Kirkcaldy ...

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