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The Merry Gentleman

Full-Length Musical, Drama  /  8w, 12m

Dorothy Reynolds, Julian Slade

The Merry Gentleman (libretto)
Book and lyrics by Dorothy Reynolds and Julian Slade
Music by Julian Slade

"The intention behind this show is to present as many of the aspects of Christmas as possible, warmth, nostalgia and at times magic or absurdity or both." - Julian Slade

Confusion arises when the real Father Christmas drops in on a Christmas night party in 1910. The guests soon find themselves in Christmasland…

The Merry Gentleman

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    8w, 12m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Christmas/Holiday, Period
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

Details

Summary
Confusion arises when the real Father Christmas drops in on a Christmas night party in 1910. The guests soon find themselves in Christmasland on a very special treasure-hunt - a search for true happiness. The show has many enchanting and delightful songs and ends happily in the best of traditions.
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Keywords
  • Time Period 1910s / WWI
  • Setting A drawing-room, the rooftops, Christmasland
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

"The intention behind this show is to present as many of the aspects of Christmas as possible, warmth, nostalgia and at times magic or absurdity or both." - Julian Slade

Music

  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo

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Authors

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Dorothy Reynolds

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Julian Slade

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