Canterbury Tales

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"The Canterbury Tales" is a musical based on Geoffrey Chaucer's classic collection of stories. The musical takes place in medieval England, where a group of travelers are on a pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. As they journey, each traveler tells a tale, and these stories range from comical to moralistic to bawdy.

The main characters of the musical include the Host, who guides the travelers on their journey; the Wife of Bath, a larger-than-life character who tells a risqué tale of a knight and a maiden; and the Knight, who tells a story of chivalry and honor. Other memorable characters include the Miller, the Pardoner, and the Nun's Priest.

The music and lyrics of the musical were written by John Hawkins and Richard Hill, with the book by Martin Starkie. The original production premiered in 1968 at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End, and later transferred to Broadway. The show has been revived several times since then, with new productions incorporating updated material and music. Overall, "The Canterbury Tales" remains a popular and enduring musical that captures the spirit of Chaucer's original work.