Ludwig, an actor, first replaces his company manager, Ernest, and then the miserly Grand Duke Rudolph of Pfennig Halbpfennig by “killing” each of them in two “statutory” duels

As a result he assumes all their rights and obligations and soon finds himself with far more wives than knows what to do with.

How can he resolve his predicament?

Written in 1896 The Grand Duke was Gi8bert and Sullivan’s last collaboration.

This under-rated opera is bursting with tuneful and lively melodies by Sullivan which joyously underpin Gilbert’s usual quirky and topsy-turvy plot.

Such an exciting opportunity to attend a rarely performed work should not be missed by all lovers of operetta and comic opera.

Director Richard Burman and Music Director John Ferguson with cast and chorus of Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria delight in bringing to the Alexander Theatre Monash University this extraordinary work.