The Finborough Gaieties - Florodora

This production sold out completely!

The multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre revives for a limited run of Sunday concert performances, Florodora, the delightful musical comedy from 1899. A huge commercial and critical hit in London, New York and Paris, it was the first musical comedy of the twentieth century.

Florodora premiered in London on November 11th 1899 to rave reviews, and went on to run for a year in London. On Broadway, it became the first theatrical sensation of the new century, running for more than 500 performances. The sextet of ‘Florodora Girls’ as they were dubbed were described as “The most beautiful women on the stage” by one critic and guaranteed a sell-out at every performance – whilst its numbers includes the classic standard Tell Me Pretty Maiden. It now receives its first revival in London for many years…

Florodora is a small island in the Philippines where young native girls produce the ‘Florodora’ perfume. The beautiful Dolores is looking for love and has her heart set on Frank, the manager of the ‘Florodora’ business. However, Gilfain, the owner of the island, has his sights set on Dolores and wants to match Frank with his daughter, Angela, who in turn is in love with Captain Donegal. Meanwhile, Society widow Lady Holyrood has Gilfain in mind for herself…This tale of thwarted love takes us from the Philippines to Abercoed Castle in Wales, where the lovers are finally reunited.