DRONFIELD MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP (formerly Dronfield Light Opera Group) |
Gigi 2016 |
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Gigi (Rachel Bricklebank), destined for a life as a courtesan in the Paris of the early 1900's |
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Madame Alvarez,(Mamita, Gigi's grandmother) (Janice'O'Donovan), with Honore Lachaille (Finbar O'Donovan), reminiscing their earlier romantic entanglement in the song 'Ah yes, I remember it well' |
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Mamita advising Gigi on the realities of life as a young courtesan, not entirely to Gigi's liking |
Gaston, (Mark Cunningham), a rich bon vivant, in conversation with his uncle Honore, being bored of the high life and a series of mistresses |
Gigi is sent by Mamita to her aunt Alicia to learn how to become a high-society courtesan, as has been the custom for a young woman in the family. Gigi is set up to become Gaston's mistress, as he has been attracted to her, but Gigi is unaware of his interest |
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Gigi is not at all keen on a future as a mistress to anyone and is seen here reflecting on her anticipated life, with the chorus in the song 'The Earth and Other Minor Things', enhanced by a street mime artist (Rachel Cooper-Bassett) |
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We now move to a view of cafe society in Paris, with the chorus in'Paris is Paris again' |
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More Parisian jolity, again viewed by the mime artist |
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Gaston reflects on his former life and mistresses, seen here with one of them (played by Julie Ballin), clearly bored with life |
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The party continues with 'The Night they invented Champagne' |
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The action moves away from Paris to the beach scene at Trouville, where Gigi sings 'I never want to go home again' |
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Gaston and Gigi get to know each other better |
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Mamita advises Gaston as to what is expected of him with regard to Gigi. Eventually, he asks for permission to marry her |
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A happy ending! |