Ralph Rackstraw is a lowly sailor who has fallen in love with his Captain's daughter, Josephine. Josephine, in turn, is to be married to Sir Joseph Porter (K.C.B). Meanwhile, Buttercup, a local peddlar woman, loves the captain from afar. Is romance destined to die or will love level the social ranks and unite the would-be couples?
This is a stage production by the D'Oyly Carte Company which has been especially produced for video. As such, some of the acting can appear over the top but, if you take this into account and enjoy a bit of Gilbert & Sullivan, it is an excellent production. John Reed manages to steal the show with his rendition of 'Never Mind The Whys and Wherefores'. He will have you laughing until your sides hurt. You will watch this scene over and over again... I guarantee it!!
