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The Hornby Occasionals always put on an excellent performance and this time they excelled themselves with two shows for the price of one!
Pinafore was excellent with a cast in really good voice. At times the stage, which is only small, seemed to be a bit too full but it's always better to have too many performers rather than too few. Buttercup gave a particularly good performance and she was ably supported by Sir Joseph Porter, Ralph Rackstraw and Josephine as well as a full complement of "sisters, cousins and wives".
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It was performed in modern dress amd I loved the hen party themed costumes. The story concerns a "breach of promise of marriage" lawsuit in which the judge and legal system are the objects of lighthearted satire.
All in all a very enjoyable evening's entertainment and an excellent entree to the Gilbert and Sullivan season!