The hilarity of Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience is captured here in this filmed production by Opera Australia. The story follows the lovesick exploits of a group of village maidens, two aesthetic-minded poets, a regiment of guards, and a fetching milkmaid named Patience. The bawdy tunes further illuminate the story as the village maidens abandon their common guards for the more sensitive bards, but the uncooperative bards are enamored of the lovely Patience. The delightful farce eventually untangles with plenty of ...
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The hilarity of Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience is captured here in this filmed production by Opera Australia. The story follows the lovesick exploits of a group of village maidens, two aesthetic-minded poets, a regiment of guards, and a fetching milkmaid named Patience. The bawdy tunes further illuminate the story as the village maidens abandon their common guards for the more sensitive bards, but the uncooperative bards are enamored of the lovely Patience. The delightful farce eventually untangles with plenty of satisfying and boisterous Gilbert and Sullivan choruses. Jessica Frost, Rovi
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Christine Douglas, Heather Begg, Anthony Warlow, Dennis Olsen. New in new packaging. Language: English. Run time: 130 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1995. Set in the early 20th century, the aesthetic poet Bunthorne sings his love for Patience, the village milkmaid. Meanwhile he has captured the heart of every other lady in the village. Upon the arrival of the idyllic poet Grosvener, all hell breaks loose when he proposes to Patience. "...this production has assembled a cast that simply could not be bettered." the Sydney Morning Herald "...Warlow from the first moment of his appearance on stage radiates star quality." Financial Review.
