W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan weren’t always the best of friends—but together, they changed musical theatre.=
Main Points:
- Their first collaboration: Thespis (1871).
- How D’Oyly Carte unified them with Trial by Jury.
- Their creative clashes (e.g., “The Carpet Quarrel”).
- Their lasting legacy on comic opera.
Conclusion:
Though often at odds, their synergy produced works that defined a genre.
