Pineapple Poll which the central character is named Poll Pineapple. The Gilbert and Sullivan opera "H.M.S. Pinafore" (especially its character Little Buttercup) was also based, in part, on this story. Cranko introduced new characters (Mrs Dimple) and gave Poll an admirer to enable a happy ending. Mackerras arranged the score of "Pineapple Poll" from the Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire, as well as Sullivan's comic opera "Cox and Box" (written with F. C. Burnand), and Sullivan's "Overture di Ballo". Music from all of the extant Gilbert and Sullivan operas is included, except for "Utopia Limited" and "The Grand Duke". "Pineapple Poll" premiered on
The Talisman (ballet) known today as "The Talisman Pas de Deux", which in recent times has been included in the repertory of many ballet companies around the world. "The Talsiman Pas de Deux" includes music from another composer as well – the male variation was taken by Gusev from Cesare Pugni's score for Petipa's "The Pharaoh's Daughter", which is still included in the "Pas de Deux" today. Prologue — In the clouds The gods and spirits descend to meet the Goddess Amravati, Queen of the heavens ("Valse des esprits"). She is in despair, and is asked why. She replies ""It is today, in