Pinafore during its long run at the Opera Comique, London. He remained as the company's musical director there and, from 1881, at the Savoy Theatre, until 1902, with a break between July 1880 and April 1881, when his brother temporarily resumed the position.
During its long run at the Opera Comique in London, he served as the company's musical director. He continued in this role at the Savoy Theatre from 1881 until 1902, with a brief interruption between July 1880 and April 1881 when his brother filled in for him.