Seattle G&S Society: Society has quite forsaken, Utopia Limited

The minstrel song from utopia limited performed by the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society. This is from July 2009 which might help to explain the topical references. Performers: KING PARAMOUNT - Dave Ross CAPTAIN FITZBATTLEAXE - Parker Albin SIR BAILEY BARRE, QC, MP - Nathan Rodda LORD DRAMALEIGH - Derek Hanson MR. BLUSHINGTON - Phil Parham MR. GOLDBURY - John Brookes CAPTAIN SIR EDWARD CORCORAN, KCB - Wesley Aman Lyrics: SONG -- King. Society has quite forsaken all her wicked courses. Which empties our police courts, and abolishes divorces. Chorus: Divorce is nearly obsolete in England. No tolerance we show to undeserving rank and splendour; For the higher his position is, the greater the offender. Chorus: That’s a maxim that is prevalent in England. No peeress at our drawing-room before the Presence passes Who wouldn’t be accepted by the lower middle-classes. Each shady dame, whatever be