Meet Old Adam: he's been in every Gilbert and Sullivan show, but has never quite made it to a lead role. It is now awards night and he is to receive his Long Service Award. Adam's been in the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company for longer than anyone can remember and is hoping he might just get the recognition he deserves, but will his hope be in vain? This is G and S as you've never seen them before, viewed through the eyes of their worst nightmare.