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Poole & Parkstone Productions The Lighthouse Poole May 2005 The set is a modernistic and serene Japanese garden (complete with fountain) that lulls the senses. Suddenly the orchestra strikes up, and you know immediately that this is a powerful engine driving the show. Then the cast explode onto the stage, all pulsing energy and vibrant colours. The choreography was superb, and the cast were taken to their dancing limit, but never beyond. As a result all the routines were slick, polished and a joy to watch. It is difficult to single out performances because they were all so good, but Clairelouise Orchard (Pitti-Sing) sure can sing. The accolade of the evening, though, must go to Jo Legg (Katisha) and Simon Quinton (Ko-Ko ). He gave a hilarious version of ‘Tit Willow’, and together they did an outrageously funny duet which became an ode to sado-masochism. All the ladies in the audience hooted and the men winced. Gilbert and Sullivan were very topical in their time, and I am sure that, if they were alive today, they would have heartily approved of this update of their work. Jennifer Martin. Courtesy of the Bournemouth Daily Echo 
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