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Gilbert and Sullivan and musical theatre
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The UK has a strong tradition of musical theatre. In the 19th century, Gilbert and Sullivan wrote comic operas such as HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado. More recently, Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the music for worldwide hits including Cats and The Phantom of the Opera.
Memory tip: Gilbert and Sullivan: comic operas (The Mikado); Lloyd Webber: Cats, Phantom of the Opera.
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Who wrote 19th century comic operas such as HMS Pinafore and The Mikado?
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