Abelard and Heloise The Merry Widow from Bluegum Creek Orpheus in the Underworld The rest of the Operettas and Opera are from Pavilion Music as below: The fresh English adaptations of Opera and Operetta , translated mainly by Ian Gledhill the founder of Pavilion Music have been performed around the world by professional and amateur theatre. THE ROYALTY FOR ALL PRODUCTIONS IS JUST 8% of TICKET GROSS. .A full Pavilion Music catalogue is available with all voice ranges and list of instruments needed by emailnig David Spicer productions with the requested production. Die Fledermaus: An hilarious romp in the home of Gabrielle von Eisenstein. He’s been sentenced to five days in jail for hitting a Policeman, but wants to go to a Party. Also keen to go to the party is his maid Adele and his wife Rosalinda with a former lover. All meet at the party to give The Bat his revenge. This classic operetta by Strauss is extra appealing for amateur theatre by adding many extra opportunities for chorus. In the original version the chorus do not appear on stage until act 2. In this one the chorus are on stage for 40% of the show as trades people, jail warders and party goers. Sets:3 Orchestra: Min of 16. Orpheus in the Underworld: Offenbach’s classic tale about the fractured marriage of Orpheus and Eurydice. When Eurydice is bitten by a snake and is taken to underworld by Pluto ,Orpheus is delighted. But Public Opinion forces him to journey down under to save his ungrateful wife, who prefers instead Bacchus God of Wine.It includes the magnificent Can Can and the immortal fly song. Unlike other versions this translation uses the original music. The other well known amateur version by Phil Park alters the original music and introduces a Waltz from another piece. This one offers the opportunity to judge Orpheus as Offenbach intended. Sets: 4 Orchestra: Minimum of 17. Two versions are available, based on the 2 different versions Offenbach himself wrote - the original in 2 acts, and a larger version in 3 acts with more chorus work in the opening scene. Gilbert and Sullivan A Christmas Carol: Charles Dicken’s fabled story about Ebenezer Scrooge set to the delicious music of Sullivan. An irresistible combination with a full traditional orchestration for 18 instruments or piano/vocal .The Chorus are Townspeople, street vendors, spirits, party and funeral guests with 18 main roles. St George and the Dragon: A Magnificent pastiche of G&S music set to the story of St. George and the Dragon. Each year the kingdom of Barataria are terrorised by a fearsome dragon which demands the sacrifice of a young maiden. More Offenbach  La Perichole: The romantic comic romp about the starving street singers Perichole and Piquillo. Their life changes when Perichole is spotted by the Viceroy Don Andres who wants her in his Palace. With the tempting offer of dinner she writes a farewell note to her lover. Later Perichole and Piquillo meet inside the Palace with hilarious consequences. Chorus: Townspeople, courtiers, soldiers and Indians on stage for 45% . Sets: 3 Orch: Min of 18. La Vie Parisienne: Sexual jousting in Paris. When Gardefue is jilted by his lover Metella he has some fun. At a train station he poses as a tour guide and lures a Baron with his gorgeous wife back to his home pretending that it is the Grand Hotel. The elaborate charade continues until Metella returns to spoil Gardefue’s romance of the Baroness. Chorus: Railway employees, Parsiennes, tourists, waiters on stage 45%. Sets: 4 Orch: Min of 18. The Grand Duchess: The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein has just turned 21 which means she can take control of her state. The Prime Minister and Commander in chief plot to keep the power to themselves. So they try first to find her a husband, then like all good politicians in need of a distraction they declare war on a neighbour! Chorus: Soldiers, peasant girls, vivandiers, ladies in waiting on stage 55%. Set: 3 Orch: Min 18. One Act Offenbach: The Island of Tulipatan, Mesdames de la Halle, Tactical Exercises. OPERA and OPERA BOUFFE La Boheme: By Leoncavallo. The story is roughly similar to Puccini’s version except Act 2 deals withan incident from the Murger novel. This provides stronger choral opportunities than the Puccini Opera. The Beggar’s Opera: The original ballad opera written in 1728 revolves around a highwayman Captain Macheath who wants to marry Polly against her father’s wishes. Orch: 2 violins, harpsichord, cello. L’Etoile: ( The Star )By Chabrier. Most highly recommended by Ian Gledhill. Magnificent music about the superstitious King Oaf who roams the street in disguise looking for an execution victim to mark his birthday. Le Roi la Dit: ( When the King Speaks) By Delibes. Comedy and intrigue in the court of LouisXIV The Devil and Kate: Comic Opera By Dvorak. In Kate’s village no one will dance with her because she never stops talking. She declares that she would dance with the devil if he turned up and he does! Il Signor Bruschino: Comic One Act by Rossini.