Topsy-Turvy
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For nearly a decade, Gilbert and Sullivan’s collaborations have delighted the English people. But in 1884, as a London heat wave cuts into the theater trade, their latest work, "Princess Ida", receives lukewarm press. In an effort to reconcile their creative differences and drawing inspiration from Japanese culture, they went on to create the hit opera "The Mikado", one of the duo's greatest successes.
Topsy-Turvy is a 1999 drama-comedy that chronicles how Gilbert and Sullivan created their legendary opera The Mikado. The film follows the pair as they overcome creative tensions and draw inspiration from Japanese culture to craft one of their greatest theatrical successes during a sweltering London summer in 1884.
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Jim BroadbentW. S. Gilbert
Allan CordunerSir Arthur Sullivan
Timothy SpallRichard Temple (The Mikado)
Lesley ManvilleLucy Gilbert
Ron CookRichard D'Oyly Carte
Wendy NottinghamHelen Lenoir
Kevin McKiddDurward Lely (Nanki-Poo)
Shirley HendersonLeonora Braham (Yum-Yum)
Dorothy AtkinsonJessie Bond
Martin SavageGeorge Grossmith
Eleanor DavidFanny Ronalds
Sam KellyRichard Barker
Andy SerkisJohn D'Auban- Charles SimonGilbert's Father
Vincent FranklinRutland Barrington
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When was Topsy-Turvy released?
Topsy-Turvy was released on December 15, 1999.
What is Topsy-Turvy about?
The film depicts how Gilbert and Sullivan developed The Mikado opera after their previous work Princess Ida received poor reviews. It explores how they reconciled their creative differences and found inspiration in Japanese culture to create one of their most celebrated pieces.
What genres does Topsy-Turvy fall into?
Topsy-Turvy is a drama, music, comedy, and historical film that blends theatrical storytelling with humor and period detail.
Is Topsy-Turvy available to watch?
Yes, Topsy-Turvy is a completed theatrical release from 1999 and is available through various streaming and digital platforms.
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