King's Head, LondonWhen it comes to Gilbert and Sullivan, less can sometimes be more. The Charles Court Opera are performing HMS Pinafore on the smallest of scales at the King's Head. Directed by John Savournin, who also plays Corcoran, the piece has been reworked for a cast of nine, while a piano duet replaces Sullivan's orchestra. Though downsizing brings occasional problems, the gains include a remarkable cleannes…
