 Love is complicated. Twenty heartsick maidens fight for the love of an overblown poet, but the poet pines for a milkmaid. A platoon of dragoons can’t stand the wafty wordsmith, but adores the maidens. The milkmaid doesn’t know what love is, but she’s learning... fast. Gilbert and Sullivan’s Patience aims its razor-sharp satire at the aesthetic movement (the hipsters of their day) in a tale of romance and the Romantic. Edinburgh company Cat-Like Tread returns for a fifth year at the Fringe, bringing Victorian operetta to life for a modern audience. ‘Careful execution and straightforward fun’ (AllEdinburghTheatre.com).
REVIEWSIan McLennan - edfringe.com
"All the principals and the chorus were excellent and can’t wait till next year’s offering." Chris Newman - edfringe.com
"Cat-Like Tread made an excellent job of it, fully up to the standard of their performances in previous fringe events. I look forward to seeing them back again next year!" Rebecca Anderson - edfringe.com
"Cat-Like Tread back with another vibrant production of a G&S classic! The intimate nature of the venue meant you couldn't miss a second of the fantastically choreographed action, every word and note heard clearly - and not a beat out of place! "
Alex Rankine - edfringe.com
"Excellent singing, not a single weak point; imaginative direction, thoughtful characterisation and comic timing which had me laughing out loud." Amy Sharman - edfringe.com
"It is always a joy to go and see what Cat-Like Tread has to offer; the a cappella overture alone is worth the admission!... A very polished performance, CLT always manage to bring the words and music of G&S right to present day, and there are plenty of laugh out loud moments."
Win Ewen - edfringe.com
"Superb show, full of fun and enthusiasm. Singing was excellent - especially enjoyed the a cappella overture."
Darren Coutts - edfringe.com
"The production races along with some some lovely stylish touches...If love G&S you will surely love this production." Bob Martin - edfringe.com
"High energy performance with fine singing and acting, creative direction, and lots of good clean fun. GALLERY
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