Chu Chin Chow - GSOV Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Victoria

Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Victoria presents Chu Chin Chow, based on the smash hit that ran for 2238 performances on London's West End.

Enter the exotic extravaganza of Chu Chin Chow, a grand Arabian Nights adventure from the rich imagination of Geelong-born impresario Oscar Asche – Victoria’s very own musical theatre superstar!

Having conquered the London theatre scene, Oscar Asche has big plans to bring his spectacular showcase to Melbourne, but first he needs to convince Australia’s foremost theatrical agency, J C Williamson Management, that this will be the standout show of the season. Will he succeed?

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Original Story & Lyrics by Oscar Asche
New Book by Melvyn Morrow
Music by Frederic Norton - Performed by the GSOV Orchestra

With direction and choreography by Robert Ray (Opera Australia), musical direction by John Ferguson (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra), and breathtaking costumes by Ros Thompson (Babirra Music Theatre), this splendid musical comedy from a new book by award-winning Australian playwright, Melvyn Morrow (Dusty, Shout!) will bring this forgotten favourite to a brand new audience.

Celebrating the musical's centenary year, Chu Chin Chow will take you on a magic carpet ride of perilous quests, forbidden lovers, treacherous assassins, and high slapstick comedy coupled with some of the best theatre songs ever written, including Anytime’s Kissing Time, The Cobbler’s Song, We are the Robbers of the Woods and Corraline.

Book now and rediscover this Australian theatrical treasure!