Savoy Opera has never been so killer…
As penance for burning a witch alive, the family of Ruddigore has been cursed with a tragic fate: the current Baronet of Ruddigore must commit one crime, a murder, each day. Refuse to do so, and a legion of their ghostly ancestors inflict agony on them until they concede… or die.
To escape his fate, Rupert Murgatroyd has faked his death, causing his younger brother Despard to inherit the curse.
Living in the village as Robin Oakapple, Rupert is in love with the paragon of etiquette, Rose, but, for fear of rejection, he cannot admit his true identity to her. When an old ‘friend’ sails into Ruddigore and decides to marry Rose himself, Robin’s identity is set to be exposed, with whatever consequence and curse it brings.
As the curse-bearer continues to slaughter the villagers, can Robin find a way to cheat the curse and dispel his torturing ancestors, or shall he and his brother be doomed to murder forever?
Bringing the familiar tale of Ruddigore to modern audiences, EUSOG adapted the opera to spoof 20th century stock horror films. The show ran from 1st - 4th April in Bedlam Theatre to rave reviews and sold out crowds.
Libretto adapted by Lewis Eggeling, assisted by Franky Leong-Murphy. Lyrics adapted by Lewis Eggeling. Score adapted by Franky Leong-Murphy, assisted by Cameron Holmes.
All Edinburgh Theatre: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A Young(ish) Perspective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Student: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
All Edinburgh Theatre: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Young(ish) Perspective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Student: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
EUSOG Awards:
The Halberd (most enthusiastic cast member): Abi Westcott
The Hen (biggest slip-up on stage): Louis Taylor, for routing all but Nina’s mic up to the tech box balcony instead of to stage
The Churn (the person who made the show the most enjoyable): Lewis Eggeling
The Shield (most helpful cast member): Chloe Brandwin
The Saloon Door (best EUSOG tech/backstage debut): Zephyrus Pettitt
The Paterson Cup (band MVP): Clay Young
The Feet (best duo): Rachael Steel and Abi Westcott