:56:02
It's markedly similar to "The Sorcerer".
:56:04
People say we're repeating ourselves.
:56:07
How is it similar to "The Sorcerer"?
:56:09
Obviously both involve characters...
:56:11
...who are transformed
by the taking of a magic potion.
:56:14
A device which I continue to find
utterly contrived.
:56:17
Every theatrical performance is
a contrivance by its very nature.
:56:20
Yes, but this piece consists entirely
of an artificial and implausible situation.
:56:26
If you wish to write a grand opera
about a prostitute...
:56:30
...dying of consumption in a garret...
:56:32
...I suggest you contact Mr lbsen in Oslo.
:56:35
I'm sure he can furnish you
with something suitably dull.
:56:38
- Gilbert, please.
- Hmm?
:56:41
I do beg your pardon, Miss Lenoir.
:56:43
Oh, no. Granted.
:56:44
The opportunity to treat a situation
of tender, human and dramatic interest...
:56:49
...is one I long for
more than anything else in the world.
:56:52
If that is your sincere desire, I would
be willing, with Carte's permission...
:56:56
...to withdraw my services
whilst you write a grand opera...
:56:59
...with a collaborator
with whom you have more affinity.
:57:02
- No, Gilbert.
- I'm in earnest, Sullivan.
:57:04
No doubt we shall be pursuing that
in the future.
:57:07
Indeed.
:57:10
Well, that is your prerogative, Carte.
:57:12
However, we are concerned
with the present.
:57:16
Arthur. Will you or will you not set
Mr Gilbert's new and original work?
:57:23
Ma belle Héléne: Ce n'est pas possible.
:57:26
Truly?
:57:28
I'm afraid so.
:57:31
That being the case... Mr Gilbert...
:57:34
Am I right to suppose that
you remain unable to accommodate us?
:57:37
Indeed, Miss Lenoir.
:57:39
I have had what I deem
to be a good idea...
:57:42
...and such ideas are not three a penny.
:57:45
What a pity.
:57:47
This will be a very sad day
for many thousands of people.
:57:52
Well, gentlemen, I don't know about you...
:57:55
...but speaking for myself,
I could murder a pork chop.