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Music by RICHARD RODGERS 
Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM 
Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS 
Based on the play "The Time of the Cuckoo" by ARTHUR LAURENTS 
By arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe
First performed at Park Theatre, Finsbury Park, 5th - 30th March 2014

A forgotten musical gem that brings together two of the most celebrated writers of the last century in a romantic comedy that's ripe for revival.  Leona, a 'fancy' American secretary, goes on a solo vacation to Venice, where a charismatic shopkeeper sweeps her off her feet.  He gives flight to her long held dreams of romance and, in the most romantic of cities, she falls deeply in love. However, her chance-encounter is not as simple as she'd hoped, and this timeless tale is a bittersweet testament to the complexities of the heart.
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Charles Court, known for their light opera, music theatre and legendary 'boutique' pantomimes, present this forgotten musical gem that brings together two of the most celebrated writers of the last century in a romantic comedy that's ripe for revival, at the newly opened PARK THEATRE, outside Finsbury Park Tube.

This rare and exhilarating collaboration by Sondheim and Rodgers boasts a luscious and memorable score (“Mr. Rodgers is still king of the hill...” New York Herald Tribune) and some of Sondheim's finest lyrics (“...deft and intelligent...” - New York Post).

Leona, a 'fancy' American secretary, goes on a solo vacation to Venice, where a charismatic shopkeeper sweeps her off her feet.  He gives flight to her long held dreams of romance and, in the most romantic of cities, she falls deeply in love. However, her chance-encounter is not as simple as she'd hoped, and this timeless tale is a bittersweet testament to the complexities of the heart.



CAST:
Rebecca Seale Les Miserables (Queens Theatre/25th anniversary concert at the O2), South Pacific (UK Tour)
Philip Lee Carousel (Barbican/Opera North), La Boheme (Olivier Awarded production)
Rosie Strobel Brave New World (European Tour), My Fair Lady, Me and My Girl (Kilworth)  
Rebecca Moon Of Thee I sing/Let 'em Eat Cake (Opera North / Sadlers Wells Dame Hilder Bracket comedy award)
Matthew Kellett La Boheme (Heritage Opera), Le Nozze di Figaro (British Youth Opera)
Carolina Gregory Les Miserables (Queens Theatre)
Victoria Ward Hairspray (Singapore), South Pacific (Craig Revel Horwood), The Beggar’s Opera (ENO)
Bruce Graham Cats, (national tour and West End); Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty's), D'Oyly Carte Opera Company

Director: John Savournin          Musical Director: David Eaton        Designer:  Louie Whitemore

"Terrific... classic Sondheim.  There is a refreshing simplicity and lack of fuss about John Savournin’s production." 
THE TELEGRAPH

"This rare revival exudes a pleasant, watery charm... Rodgers could never write a dull melody... you hear echoes of him at his romantic best..."  
THE GUARDIAN

"The Charles Court Company will now surely become knowns for bijou musicals as well as boutique pantomimes. Entertaining, accomplished and a teeny bit naughty."
HAM & HIGH

"It is a privilege to see one of the least regarded pieces of work in Broadway history for the first time being well received..."
ISLINGTON GAZETTE

"...in the hands of the unmiked Charles Court company, the words can always be heard clearly...(enjoy) the mellifluous tones and touching vocal rapport of Rebecca Seale and Philip Lee as the central couple"
THE STAGE

"...a delightful surprise.... director Savournin can be justifiably proud of a well-rehearsed, very well-sung interpretation... The music is in the more-than-capable hands of MD David Eaton..."
MUSIC THEATRE REVIEW

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Our "Open up the Opera House" project was supported by Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants, Concordia Foundation Legancy Award and Gillian Humphreys OBE.

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  • Home
  • ABOUT CCO
    • ABOUT US
    • Contact us
    • MAILING LIST
  • WHAT'S ON
    • Around The World (of Gilbert & Sullivan) in 80 Minutes
    • The Mikado
    • Patience
  • PAST PRODUCTIONS
    • A Summer Opera Evening
    • The Magic Flute
    • Dewi in the Deep
    • Napoleon: Un Petit Pantomime
    • MAN IN THE MOON
    • The Yeomen of the Guard
    • The Sorcerer
    • The Barber of Seville
    • Odyssey: A Heroic Pantomime
    • The Mikado
    • RUDDIGORE
    • EXPRESS G&S
    • Rumpelstiltskin
    • Patience
    • HMS PINAFORE
    • BEOWULF: AN EPIC PANTO
    • THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
    • IOLANTHE
    • Snow White in the Seven Months of Lockdown
    • H.M.S PINAFORE 2020
    • THE NATIVITY PANTO
    • H.M.S Pinafore 2019 Tour
    • BUTTONS: A CINDERELLA STORY
    • King Tut: A Pyramid Panto
    • Pinocchio
    • TRIAL BY JURY / THE ZOO
    • BILLY THE KID
    • Do I Hear a Waltz?
  • Supporting CCO
    • Become a Friend of CCO
    • How to help CCO
  • Education/Outreach
    • MAN IN THE MOON
    • Open up the Opera House
    • CCO AT HOME >
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      • MAKE YOUR OWN HMS PINAFORE SET
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