Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan fame also wrote non-musical plays without Sullivan as a partner. Here is a dramatic play far afield from the comedy musicals we often think of when we hear Gilbert's name: Prince Florian of Spain arrives on The Island of Broken Hearts, peopled by "we maidens all (save one [their dwarf protector]) [who] have dearly loved, and those we loved have died. We, broken hearts, knit by the sympathy of kindred woe, have sought this isle far from the ken of man; and having loved, and having lost our loves, stand pledged to love no living thing again." Fairies and magic lead to self-understanding, showing that Gilbert can well handle more serious material than you may think. - Summary by ToddHW
Cast list:
Prince Florian:Tomas Peter [https://librivox.org/reader/10789]
Mousta, a deformed dwarf:ToddHW [https://librivox.org/reader/6754]
The Lady Hilda:Sonia [https://librivox.org/reader/10179]
The Lady Vavir, her sister:thestorygirl [https://librivox.org/reader/6319]
The Lady Melusine:Eva Davis [https://librivox.org/reader/11417]
The Lady Amanthis:Jenn Broda [https://librivox.org/reader/13140]
Stage Directions:MichaelMaggs [https://librivox.org/reader/12075]
Editing:ToddHW [https://librivox.org/reader/6754]