The impoverished Duke and Duchess of Plaza-Toro come to Venice in search of the heir to the throne of Barataria, inconveniently mislaid at birth and betrothed to their daughter. The most likely candidates are two handsome gondoliers, far more interested in parties than politics and, what"s more, just married! It takes the help of the nursemaid to unravel the knots in this particularly twisty tale.David Hobson: Marco Palmieri, a GondolierRoger Lemke: Giuseppe Palmieri, a GondolierSuzanne Johnston: Tessa, a Peasant GirlChristine Douglas: Gianetta, a Peasant GirlRobert Gard: Duke of Plaza-ToroGraeme Ewer: Duchess of Plaza-ToroFiona Maconaghie: Casilda, their daughterMartin Croft: Luiz, their attendantDennis Olsen: Don Alhambra, The Grand InquisitorJennifer Bermingham: Inez, the King¹s Foster MotherOpera Australia. Conductor: Dobbs Franks Director/Choreographer: Brian MacDonald. With The Australian Opera Chorus, The Elizabethan Philharmonic Orchestra "The Australian Opera has prepared a stylish and exhilarating Gondoliers; it also offers many opportunities for biting humor and the release of unbridled energy" The Australian"Costumes are dazzling; the choreography is exuberant; and every member of the cast gives the impression of enjoying their roles." The Sydney Morning Herald