Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria's Tom Jones
Cast
Tom Jones (a Foundling) - Julian Wilson
Blifil (Mr Allworthy's Nephew) - Edward Burger
Benjamin Partridge (a Village Barber) - Phil Elphinstone
Squire Western (a Fine Old English Gentleman)
- Andrew McGrailGregory (his servant) - David Lawson-Smith
Sophia (Squire Western't daughter)-
Tanya BailHonour (Maid to Sophia) -
Sue CoullLady Bellaston (a Lady of Quality) -
Carmela De LosinnoMr Allworthy (a Somersetshire Magistrate)-
Kyp IacovouGrizzle (Squire Western's servant) -
Torquil SymeDobbin (Squire Western's servant)
-Adrian BoultonSquire Cloddy- Peter Hirst
Tony -Ken Widdowson
Pimlott -Geoff Mason-Jones
(Mar 18 - Kyp Iacovou)
Miss Western (Squire Western's sister) -Rachel Buckley
Bettie Wiseacre -Clare Grosser
Lettie Wheatcroft -Jessica Stephens
Rosie Lucas -Tiffany Carter
Betty -Stephanie Gibson
Peggy -Caroline Jones
An Officer-
Ken JonesMarmaduke (a Post Boy) -Torquil Syme
The Highwayman- Geoff Mason-Jones
(Mar 18 - Kyp Iacovou)
Hostess (of the Inn at Upton) -Christine Keys
Susan (Serving Maid at Upton)- Hayley Ditcham
Colonel Hampstead -Michael Behan
Colonel Willcox -Ken Widdowson
Tom Edwards- Greg Galon
Walter -Torquil Syme
Countess- Robyn Pidcock
Citizens - Jenny Coll, Susan Marshall
Director/Narrator - Richard Burman
Musical Director - Matthrew Toogood
Recorded live at Melba Hall, Parkland, on March 16, 17, 18, 2007.
G&S Opera Victoria has lately been presenting operas on their centenary year. Having previously put on The Emerald Isle and Merrie England, Tom Jones seems like a natural choice. (It is here I should lament that they missed Princess of Kensington, and it is hoped that they will present us with Fallen Fairies.) A recording was taken and is available through their shop. I do not own a copy but if someone will provide a review, I will include it here.
