Carner and Gregor

Unlock’d tells the story of four young people in 18th-century England as they come to terms with growing up, leaving their comfort zones, and falling in love. Simultaneously, it tells the story of the spirit world that looks in on the human dramas and finds itself being altered. Perhaps Theatre Works Palo Alto best describes the show in the following blurb from their New Works Festival:

“Classical meets pop in this sparkling spoof of 18th century romance, based on Alexander Pope’s tempest-in-a-teapot tale of squabbling lovers and the mischievous spirits who surround them. Gnomes skulk, tresses sing, and playing cards do battle in this delightfully inventive musical comedy, as both the bright and the beautiful, the geek and the gorgeous, gambol through the tangled gardens of Love…with a little help from Zeus, of course!”