Photo originally in the collection of Pam Morris, a G&S superfan in the 1960s-1980s.  

John Reed is pictured in mufti (wearing a rather fabulous period shirt) with Pauline Wales and Linda Anne Hutchison dressed in their Tessa and Gianetta Gondoliers bridal costumes. They are all eating spaghetti in the 8.25" x 6.25" photo which was taken by a photographer for the Manchester Evening News. This Gondoliers was directed by Anthony Besch in the 1967-68 season and was controversial for its introduction of an onstage spaghetti-fest for the Ducal party during "I stole the Prince", which is remembered as one of the most irritating bits of business ever introduced into a D'Oyly Carte production. Linda played Gianetta until June 1973.  All three actors have signed, albeit in rather odd places on the photo!  In superb condition with a creased corner tip and a distinct warp.

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