W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
Sir William Schwenck Gilbert was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan, which produced fourteen comic operas. The most famous of these include H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and one of the most frequently performed works in the history of musical theatre, The Mikado. The popularity of these works was supported for over a century by year-round performances of them, in Britain and abroad, by the repertory company that Gilbert, Sullivan and their producer Richard D'Oyly Carte founded, the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. These Savoy operas are still frequently performed in the English-speaking world and beyond.
Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs
"Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs" by W. S. Gilbert is a collection of humorous poems and songs written in the late 19th century. This work showcases Gilbe...
By W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
The Bab Ballads
"The Bab Ballads" by W. S. Gilbert is a collection of humorous verse and light poetry written during the late 19th century. The work features a variet...
By W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
Fifty "Bab" Ballads: Much Sound and Little Sense
"Fifty 'Bab' Ballads: Much Sound and Little Sense" by W. S. Gilbert is a collection of humorous poetry written in the late 19th century. The work show...
By W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
Songs of a Savoyard
"Songs of a Savoyard" by W. S. Gilbert is a collection of humorous and satirical poems written in the late 19th century. The book reflects Gilbert’s c...
By W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
Original Plays, Second Series
"Original Plays, Second Series" by W. S. Gilbert is a collection of theatrical works written during the late 19th century. This volume showcases a ran...
By W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
The Bab Ballads, with Which Are Included Songs of a Savoyard
"The Bab Ballads, with Which Are Included Songs of a Savoyard" by W. S. Gilbert is a collection of humorous poems and songs written in the late 19th c...
By W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
More Bab Ballads
"More Bab Ballads" by W. S. Gilbert is a collection of humorous verse, likely written in the late 19th century. This work showcases Gilbert's wit and ...
By W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
The Pinafore Picture Book: the Story of H.M.S. Pinafore
"The Pinafore Picture Book: the Story of H.M.S. Pinafore" by W. S. Gilbert is a whimsical retelling of the famous comic opera, presented as a retellin...
By W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
Original Plays [First Series]
"Original Plays [First Series]" by W. S. Gilbert is a collection of theatrical works written in the late 19th century. This volume features several pl...
By W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert