Eastbourne Gilbert & Sullivan Society love a challenge, and they will be giving their version of the world’s favourite comic opera, The Mikado, at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne, from May 22 to 24.
Their latest production, The Mikado Re-imagined as The McAdo, is a new take on the pinnacle of Victorian wit and musical excellence.
The Society, whose talented members have built up a glowing reputation with so many successful productions in helping to keep Gilbert & Sullivan alive since 1968, promise to honour the “innocent merriment” of the original while introducing a new ‘tartan twist’.
Originally conceived by G&S Austin, ‘The McAdo’ reimagining replaces the fictionalised Japan of the 1880s with the rugged charm of the Scottish Highlands. While the tartan is new, the intrigue and humour remains unchanged. Fans will be able to enjoy Sullivan’s familiar legendary score and Gilbert’s razor-sharp satire, with all the same songs and characters they know and love.
This is the regional premiere in the UK of The McAdo, which has proved a hit with Gilbert & Sullivan fans in the States.
Tickets are on sale now – BOOK TICKETS
* A behind-the-scenes video can be enjoyed here:
https://youtu.be/TzWyfDj1tSw?si=mXkjCkjXAPyavwup
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Tony Flood spent most of his working life as a journalist, initially on local and regional papers and then on nationals. He was also editor of Football Monthly, Controller of Information at Sky Television and enjoyed a spell with The People before retiring in 2010.
He recalls: “My work as a showbiz and leisure writer, critic and editor saw me take on a variety of challenges - learning to dance with Strictly Come Dancing star Erin Boag, becoming a stand-up comedian and playing football with the late George Best and Bobby Moore in charity matches.
“Now I spend much of my time writing books, and theatre reviews and articles for online magazines Unknown Kent and Sussex and The Write Site. I recently retired from playing veterans football, having been one of the oldest - and slowest - players in the country!” Tony's first book was fantasy adventure SECRET POTION, which went to No. 1 in its Amazon category and has been recommended by other authors for Harry Potter fans of all ages.
His celebrity book, MY LIFE WITH THE STARS – SIZZLING SECRETS SPILLED! is full of anecdotes and revelations about showbiz and sports personalities, including Eric Morecambe, Elvis Presley, Kylie Minogue, George Best, Frank Sinatra, Joan Collins, Strictly Come Dancing stars, Muhammad Ali and Bobby Moore, with whom Tony worked.
The versatile Mr Flood then turned to writing in another genre with spicy crime thriller TRIPLE TEASE, endorsed by best-selling author Peter James, actor Brian Capron and The Sun newspaper's Stuart Pink. Following the success of TRIPLE TEASE, Tony wrote STITCH UP! – KILLER OR VICTIM? and FALL GUY.
In BEGGARS BELIEF compassionate copper DCI Harvey Livermore and his Major Crime Team are again trying to put a killer behind bars in a gripping, fast-moving story.
Tony has also co-written, with his wife Heather Flood, LAUGHS AND TEARS GALORE – STORIES AND POEMS WITH TWISTS!
Tony gives talks about the showbiz and sports stars featured in his celebrity book, as well as holding miniworkshops and giving advice on how would-be authors can write a successful book. Any groups wishing to contact him can email:
tflood04@yahoo.co.uk Tony is chairman of Anderida Writers of Eastbourne. The link for the Anderida website is:
www.anderidawriters.co.uk
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