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''The Ideal Gnome Expedition'' (sometimes called ''Chish 'n' Fips'') is a British musical play, with book, music and lyrics by children's playwright David Wood. It was first staged in 1980, and has since been adapted as a TV series and staged by several companies, including amateur groups. It tells of the adventures of a pair of garden gnomes who decided to take a vacation and set out looking for a sunny island. ==Production== David Wood is known for his children's plays.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=David Wood )〕 The play was commissioned from Wood by William Gaunt, director of the Liverpool Playhouse. The play was advertised and first staged as ''Chish 'n' Fips'', but when it was written the plot ended up with no connection to the title.〔 It was produced in southern England in the Christmas 1980–81 season. Later it was put on at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London by Whirligig Theatre, and went on tour in the autumn of 1981.〔 The play continued to be performed throughout the 1980s. Wood changed the name to the more descriptive ''The Ideal Gnome Exhibition'' in 1981, although it reverted to its original title when it became a television series and a book. According to the author, the idea of changing the name to ''The Ideal Gnome Expedition'' came after he had read an article about the Ideal Home Exhibition. When the play was adapted as a television series the producer said he preferred the original title ''Chish 'n' Fips'', and the series used that name.〔 In the TV show, produced by Central Independent TV, the two garden gnomes live in the garden behind a fish and chips shop. The play has two acts and six scenes. There are six roles.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The Ideal Gnome Expedition )〕 Clive Mantle starred in a production of the play.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Clive Mantle )〕 Chris Clarkson played the character of Wacker in a David Bown production of the play. The play was revived by the Hartley Players in 2010.〔(【引用サイトリンク】accessdate=2014-09-14 )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Ideal Gnome Expedition」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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