In the captivating and colorful city of Venice, two gondoliers find themselves in a love triangle with a beautiful woman. As they navigate through mistaken identities and hilarious misadventures, their true heritage is revealed, changing their lives forever.
Colonel Fairfax has been falsely accused of sorcery by a jealous relative who covets his estates and money. The Colonel is condemned to death for his 'crime' and waits in the Tower of London for his execution. Fate, however, steps in - in the form of Sergeant Meryll (who owes his life to Colonel Fairfax) and Elsie Maynard, a beautiful strolling singer who has just arrived at the Tower to entertain the people in the company of a strolling jester, Jack Point.
The Glyndebourne Opera's 1981 production of the Benjamin Britten opera, based on Shakespeare's play.
Intrigue...comedy...adventure...unforgettable characters and exotic settings - the legendary story of Treasure Island comes to life in this colourful adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece. Join these timeless travellers in this wonderful and immortal tale of treasure and treachery!
The Marriage of Figaro is a comedic opera set in Seville, Spain. It follows the story of Figaro, the Count's valet, and Susanna, the Countess' maid, as they navigate through a day filled with love, jealousy, and mistaken identities. Figaro and Susanna are set to be married, but the Count, who is known for his philandering ways, has other plans. With the help of the Countess, Cherubino, and other characters, Figaro and Susanna scheme to expose the Count's infidelity and ensure their own happiness.
Il Barbiere di Siviglia is a comedic opera based on the play by Pierre Beaumarchais. It tells the story of Count Almaviva who falls in love with Rosina, the ward of Dr. Bartolo. With the help of the barber Figaro, Almaviva tries to win Rosina's heart and outsmart Bartolo.
Strephon, a shepherd (the son of a Fairy, Iolanthe, and a mortal), is in love with Phyllis, a shepherdess. He wants to marry her, but, although Phyllis also loves Strephon, she has a dilemma - she is so beautiful that all of the House of Lords, as well as her guardian, the Lord Chancellor, are also desirous of marrying her. There are many complications - including the peers being threatened by the Fairies - before a happy conclusion is reached by all.
The villagers of Ploverleigh are celebrating the marriage of Alexis, son of Sir Marmaduke Poindextre, to Aline, daughter of Lady Sangazure, who just happens to be Sir Marmaduke's old flame. Alexis is determined that all shall share the purity of his true love. He has arranged for Mr. Wells, "a dealer in magic and spells," to administer his best-selling love potion to everyone in the village, including the vicar Dr. Daly. The result is hilarious confusion.
In a world gone mad with languid ladies and affected gentlemen, the lovesick maidens of Castle Bunthorne forsake their handsome soldier suitors to pursue poet aesthete - and fake - Reginald Bunthorne. But he loves the village milkmaid, Patience, who doesn't like poetry or understand love. When Patience finally learns what love is, it's Reginald's rival she falls for.
Princess Ida and Prince Hilarion were betrothed when the Prince was two years old and the Princess just one year old. Twenty years have now passed, and the time has come for Hilarion to claim his bride. The Princess, however, has other ideas. She has set up a women's-only University - and men are not allowed. Hilarion and his friends, Cyril and Florian, disguise themselves as women to gain entrance to the University. All goes well until Cyril's unmaidenly conduct compromises their disguise - and reveals the three friends as intruding men.
Cox and Box is a comedic musical film based on the operetta of the same name. It tells the story of two flatmates who unknowingly share the same room due to a landlord's mistake. Chaos and hilarity ensue as they each try to keep their presence a secret from the other.
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