H.M.S. Pinafore opens in London
On May 25, 1878, H.M.S. Pinafore opened in London.
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The Event
On May 25, 1878, H.M.S. Pinafore opened in London.
The Cultural Context
The comic opera turned class distinctions and professional advancement into subjects of song and satire.
The public setting
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Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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