Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston’s The Gondoliers singers to perform at River Oaks Theatre before Topsy-Turvy movie screening

Singers from the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston production of The Gondoliers will perform before the movie screening of the 1999 British film Topsy-Turvy at the historic River Oaks Theatre on June 2. This musical period drama, written and directed by Mike Leigh, explores the creative conflict between playwright W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan, and depicts their decision to continue their partnership, which led to the creation of several more Savoy operas. While the film primarily focuses on The Mikado, it also depicts aspects of 1880s British life and society, some of which are based on historical episodes.