The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive - An impressive resource of Gilbert & Sullivan information
The Royal Carl Rosa Opera Company - The heart and soul of D'Oyly Carte reside with this company that emphasizes authtentic productions of G&S. They have and consult the original prompt books, own many of the properties of the now defunct D'Oyly Carte company, and use the costumes from the movie Topsy Turvey in their production of the Mikado.
A Salaried Wit – Grossmith, Gilbert and Sullivan
Dear Gilbert and Sullivan enthusiast, if you have attended productions by the D’Oyly Carte company or, more recently Carl Rosa Opera and Opera Della Luna you will doubtless have enjoyed the incomparable Simon Butteriss in his performances of the G&S patter roles, which have enchanted audiences world-wide. For Capriol Films Simon has now written, presents and performs the definitive guide to the genius of George Grossmith, the Savoy Opera’s original “patterman”. The film recently received its television premiere on the Artsworld Channel, where it attained very healthy viewing figures and was critic’s choice for most of the major newspapers. It was also screened to a large and enthusiastic audience at the 2006 Buxton Gilbert and Sullivan Festival.
“A Salaried Wit – Grossmith, Gilbert and Sullivan” is now available on high quality DVD in both international formats and I wonder if you would be able to communicate this to your members, who I am sure would be interested in the film. You can find more details, including two short clips by clicking on: http://www.capriolfilms.co.uk/salaried-wit.php where you will also find a direct link to Dress Circle, the world’s leading musical theatre shop, which enables you to order the DVD online. I do hope you will be interested in purchasing a copy of this “A Salaried Wit” – we made it for you and the thousands of Savoy Opera fans across the world who share our fascination with these wonderful comic operas as expressed by the unique talents of George Grossmith.
Yours Sincerely
Tony Britten – Director, Capriol Films
