NODA REVIEW

Dunfermline G & S Soc                            "The Pirates of Penzance"

                                                                      14 - 18 February 2006

Director: Peter Macfarlane         Musical Director: Eddie MacLennan

Once again Dunfermline G&S Society provided a classic evening of Gilbert & Sullivan at its best with their production of "The Pirates of Penzance".  As always, the production was well dressed, well staged and meticulously lit - a visual treat!  Individual performances were strong, with Robin Ozog in fine swashbuckling style as the Pirate King.  Frederic was in the capable hands of Michael McFarlane, with Linda Milne a fine Mabel - and excellent pairing.  Carol Loveridge was a polished Ruth, Colin Stubbs an imposing Major-General Stanley and Martin Tarr an excellent comic Sergeant of Police.  Amanda Peacock, Susan Burnett and Hayley Guild gave excellent support as Edith, Kate and Isabel respectively.  The company, in exceptionally fine voice, dominated the stage and executed all their moves well.  Chorus movement was particularly well handled by the director and there were numerous original touches throughout the production.

The Cast for The Pirates of Penzance 2006

Major-General Stanley

The Pirate King

Samuel

Frederic

Sergeant of Police

Colin Stubbs

Robin Ozog

Dave Smith

Michael McFarlane

Martin Tarr

Mabel

Edith

Kate

Isabel

Ruth

Linda Milne

Amanda Peacock

Susan Burnett

Hayley Guild

Carol Loveridge

Congratulations to Anne Dolbear, Theresa Wilson and Geoff Strong who all received their 10 Year Long Service Awards from NODA.