Presented by Opera Anywhere
Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Suitable for all
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
Together with the very generous support of The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, Opera Anywhere are delighted to be bringing
you their new show Patience.
This is a high-spirited tale full of misplaced desires. There’s Reginald Bunthorne, the rakish, sulky ‘so-called’ poet with whom all the village maidens are besotted.
Unbeknownst to them however is the fact that he doesn’t even like poetry and not only that, they find, he’s in love with Patience the milkmaid!
Now Patience only has eyes for Archibald, a real poet who is just a little too perfect to marry. Meanwhile, a regiment of Dragoon Guards arrive perplexed to find the village maidens, who they were due to marry, very much disinterested.
Oh dear! Will everyone find their wished-for suitor? Join us for this lively
operetta that playfully pits the strict morals of the Victorian era against the
passionate indulgences of 1870s Aestheticism.
Reviews:
“Great production. Act one finale is my favourite G and S moment. I shed a tear or two in the sextet. Well done.”
D Martin, Lewes
“A great show and in great seats, we didn’t really know Patience but it was terrific. Many thanks again for a wonderful evening.”
D Crafts, Lewes
“Tremendous performance, well sung and acted, truly a super evening.” A Wisbech audience member, Waterperry Gardens
Pre-order a picnic!
Local Supper Club, Husk, offers gourmet picnic boxes delivered to our picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.