Music by Franz Lehár, Lyrics by Adrian Ross and Basil Hood
SYNOPSIS AND CAST
For half a million francs, a penniless Count agrees to marry – and in three month’s time divorce – a girl unknown to him, so that, as a Countess, she can become the bride of a Grand Duke.
At the wedding ceremony, the pair are separated by a screen – but later they meet and fall in love. Little knowing they are already husband and wife, they believe their romance is hopeless – but a happy ending is beautifully worked out, and the unfolding of the story is greatly enriched by Lehár’s lilting music, which includes two immortal waltzes. Additionally, a ballet to the celebrated “Gold and Silver Waltz” can be included.
Director: Roger Cryer
Musical Direction by: Michael Newton
Choreography: Marilyn McPherson
CAST
| Rene Count of Luxenbourg | Richard Morris |
| Brissard | Philip Wilcox |
| Juliette | Jayne Wilcox |
| Saville | Neil Catton |
| Marchand | John Majin |
| Porter | Paul Sadler |
| Pelegrin | Christopher Toole |
| Mentchikoff | Clive Bowden |
| Pavlovitch | Ray Vamplew |
| The Grand Duke Basil | Laurence Cuckney |
| Angele Didier | Barbara Kennedy |
| Mouchoir | Michael Fry-Foley |
| Cazenove | Brian Picknett |
| Princess Kokosov | Joanne Merry |
| Jo-Jo | David Boa |
| Carnival Revellers, Guests of Angele, Habitues of the Champagne Bar,Dancers, Waitresses, etc. | |
| Theodore Bell | Gill Birchall |
| Anne Chatterley | Margaret Etches |
| Sue Fairman | Barbara Fleming |
| Susan Luck | Eve Manghani |
| Jane Morton | Dianne Norton |
| Mary O’Keefe | Dawn Podmore |
| Anne Harvey-Smith | Marion Stewart |
| Penny Stone | |
| DANCERS | |
| Gloria Aguado | Sue Archer |
| Christine Kay | Marilyn McPherson |
| Marilyn Page | Jackie Tarrant |
| Brian Picknett | Ivan Smith |
| Peter Bagwell | Brian Card |
| Neil Catton | Dick Plumridge |