"Pirates of Penzance" is one of the most famous and favoured of Gilbert & Sullivan's comic operas.
Set in Vienna in the spring of 1986 Old Wicked Songs explores the relationship between a student and teacher. In this case it is a pianist who is forced to study singing with an unknown teacher if he wishes to continue his studies with his chosen professor. The characters have trouble communicating with each other but have a common ground in music.
This cabaret compendium is a well-structured programme of Lehrer’s satirical songs, both famous and obscure.
In a unique presentation, the Elder Hall Masterclass series brings to the Elder Hall stage this masterpiece by playwright Terrence McNally, for one performance only.