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Gilbert and Sullivan

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Two men made funny plays. One man wrote the words. The other man wrote the music. They made people laugh. Their songs are still sung today. Do you like funny songs?

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Thespis - Illustrated London News Jan 6 1872.png
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Trial by Jury - Chaos in the Courtroom.png
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Pirate King1.jpg
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George Grossmith as Reginald Bunthorne in...
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Barnett as Fairy Queen.jpg
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Doyly Carte Opera Company poster, John Hassall.jpg
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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 12.5 | Vital Level 4