i only catch part of this show ( from the major general entrance ) on a recent showing on sky tv in the uk and it restore my faith that g and s can be adapt with sensitivity for new audience . i think jon english turn in a superb performance a the pirate king and the comic scene be play for all they be worth without ( mostly ) become unfunny . choregoraphy especially with the police in the second act be first class . a couple of minor quibble not sure why it be necessary to bring in the trio from ruddigore it seem fashionable these day to cross dress so to speak and although this actually work quite well it wasn not really necessary . the swinglettes a a take off of the andrew sister be superb but unfortunately it also mean that edith be hardly distinguishable from the rest of the daughter when she have a decent part in the original score . minor point and though and you could hear the audience absolutely love it and it keep far enough on the traditional side of the line without be stuffy gilbert may have shuffle uncomfortably in his grave but he would not and i think and have turn right over . well do all even if it be thirteen year ago . jonathon clark and london .