IOLANTHE
BY GILBERT & SULLIVAN
★★★★ - The Stage
The “masters of G&S in small spaces” and Off West End award winning Charles Court Opera, present their enchanting - and timely - production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s sharp satire of power, privilege and parliamentary democracy.
This witty and magical operetta tells a tale of forbidden love causing an absurdist fusion of two worlds - the magical fairies of Fairyland and a bamboozled House of Peers. Featuring some of Sullivan’s most stunning music, including ‘Oh foolish fay’, ‘If you go in, you’re sure to win’ and what is popularly known as ‘The Nightmare Song,’ brought to life by Musical Director David Eaton, audiences can expect an evening of first class entertainment and riotous fun suitable for all ages.
This witty and magical operetta tells a tale of forbidden love causing an absurdist fusion of two worlds - the magical fairies of Fairyland and a bamboozled House of Peers. Featuring some of Sullivan’s most stunning music, including ‘Oh foolish fay’, ‘If you go in, you’re sure to win’ and what is popularly known as ‘The Nightmare Song,’ brought to life by Musical Director David Eaton, audiences can expect an evening of first class entertainment and riotous fun suitable for all ages.
Creatives
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John Savournin
Director |
David Eaton
Musical Director |
Jo Meredith
Choreographer |
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Rachel Szmukler
Designer |
Claire Childs
Lighting Designer |
CAST
Richard Suart as The Lord Chancellor
Matthew Siveter as Earl of Mountararat
David Menezes as Earl Tolloller
Matthew Kellett as Strephon / Willis
Natalie Davies as Queen of the Fairies
Meriel Cunningham as Iolanthe
Catrine Kirkman as Celia
Jennie Jacobs as Leila
Llio Evans as Phyllis
Matthew Siveter as Earl of Mountararat
David Menezes as Earl Tolloller
Matthew Kellett as Strephon / Willis
Natalie Davies as Queen of the Fairies
Meriel Cunningham as Iolanthe
Catrine Kirkman as Celia
Jennie Jacobs as Leila
Llio Evans as Phyllis
