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HMS Pinafore, English National Opera, Dec 2025

Posted on 5 December 2025

This revival of Cal McCrystal’s 2021 production clearly entertained the audience who clapped along with the music towards the end. The conductor, along with a cast held together well by Captain Corcoran, carried off a strong performance despite over-acting in the role of Dick Deadeye — see my review in The Article.

HMS Pinafore, ENO, October 2021

Posted on 1 November 2021

Gilbert and Sullivan work their magic, encouraging us to laugh at pomposity and mock the system that allows inadequate fools to ascend the heights of power and respect. This production by Cal McCrystal was a lively affair, despite underwhelming singing. My review in The Article.