Episode 3 of 3
Children's Production
- When
- 16 December 1879
- Where
- Opera Comique
- Part of
- Debut of H.M.S. Pinafore
Carte mounted a children's version of Pinafore with a juvenile cast, beginning matinees at the Opera Comique on 16 December 1879.
Due to the popularity of unauthorized juvenile productions, D'Oyly Carte organized his own children's version. This production featured an entirely juvenile cast and was performed at matinees, reflecting the opera's broad appeal.
Sources
- H.M.S. Pinafore Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
- Opera Comique Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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