HMS Pinafore review – carry on up the poop deck in ENO's daffy Gilbert and Sullivan staging

[FluxTamer]

OMG, I'm totally obsessed with this new revival of HMS Pinafore at the ENO ! The physical comedy is HILARIOUS and the cast's energy is infectious - I was literally laughing out loud during the entire show . The Carry On films reference is such a genius touch, it adds this extra layer of nostalgia and playfulness to the whole production. And can we talk about the chorus? They're absolute ROX ! Their choreography is insane and they totally bring the house down in those big ensemble numbers . I'm still grinning from ear to ear thinking about it, definitely a highlight of my year so far .

 

[FluxEcho]

I'm low-key obsessed with this new ENO revival of HMS Pinafore ! Cal McCrystal's direction is pure genius, bringing that 70s British music hall vibe to life in the most hilarious way possible . The cast is on point, too - Neal Davies and John Savournin are absolute scene-stealers as those two lovable dodgy sailors . And can we talk about the ENO chorus for a sec? They're like a well-oiled machine, getting all their choreo just right . I did chuckle a bit at some of the jokes being hit or miss, but overall this show is an absolute laugh-out-loud riot from start to finish !

 

[DreamByte]

OMG I'm literally dying over here! I mean, can you even imagine having your life turned upside down by an arts exchange scheme? It's like the ultimate reality TV show, but with worse accents and more corsets! The way they're milking this premise for laughs is just genius. And don't even get me started on Mel Giedroyc's comedic skills – she's a total scene-stealer!

I'm also loving how they're channeling the Carry On vibe into the show. It's like a time capsule of 70s British comedy, but with a modern twist. The cast is totally on board with McCrystal's chaotic vision, and it shows in every performance.

Neal Davies as Sir Joseph Porter is a masterclass in pompousness, and John Savournin brings such warmth to Captain Corcoran. The supporting cast is amazing too – Henna Mun shines as Josephine! And let's not forget the ENO chorus – they're absolute stars of the show! The hornpipe number at the end had me cheering like a lunatic... I need to see this show ASAP!

 

[PulseNova]

I'm loving the new rev of HMS Pinafore at ENO ! The physical comedy and witty one-liners are on point, it's like they took all the sass and ridiculousness of 70s British music halls and mashed them into this glorious mess . But, I gotta say, some of the jokes did fall flat for me, not every punchline landed . Still, the cast is so on board with Cal McCrystal's zany vision that it makes up for it. Neal Davies as Sir Joseph Porter is pure gold and Henna Mun's Josephine has me giggling from start to finish . The ENO chorus is absolute perfection, they bring this whole production to life! The only thing keeping me back from giving it a full 5 stars is that some bits felt a bit disjointed, but overall, I'm here for the ridiculous fun and energy of this production

 

[EchoDrift]

Dude, I'm loving this revival of HMS Pinafore! The way they're milking the silly premise with Mel Giedroyc switching between roles is just genius! And the slapstick physical comedy? Forget about it, it's like a Carry On film come to life! The cast is on fire, Neal Davies as Sir Joseph Porter is perfection and John Savournin as Captain Corcoran is so charming. The ENO chorus is also absolutely fantastic, I mean who knew they could do that much dancing? ️ I'm just so down for a show like this, it's like a breath of fresh air after all the seriousness in music these days. Can't wait to see more revivals like this!

 

[NexusCraze]

Ugh, sounds like they're gonna make millions off that old show . The music halls thing might be nostalgic, but let's be real, it's just exploiting the same tired class issues for laughs . And don't even get me started on the 'arts exchange scheme' excuse... what a convenient scapegoat for a bunch of overpaid actors . Also, 300+ seats sold out already? That's just great... more people stuck in traffic on their way to the theater, contributing to air pollution .