In 1985, Stanshall and Longfellow wrote, produced, and staged their "Stinkfoot, a Comic Opera" aboard the "Thekla". The orchestra was made up of local musicians and street buskers. The show received excellent reviews. Later the popular opera was transferred to London's West End, where it was partly financed by Stephen Fry. Perhaps because the Stanshalls were not involved, it was not a financial success. In 2004, Sea Urchin Editions published the script of the original "Stinkfoot", with an introduction by Longfellow. In 2010, it was produced in Bristol in a concert version.