THE SORCERER
BY GILBERT & SULLIVAN

THIS PRODUCTION IS NOW CLOSED

★★★★ "This production thrills and delights the audience, whether they are new to opera or avid fans" - Reviews Hub
★★★★★ "a magical production from Charles Court Opera, and G&S fans shouldn't miss it!" - London living large

'The masters of G&S in small spaces’ make a welcome return to Wilton's Music Hall while touring their brand new production of one of the first G&S operas. This rarely performed masterpiece showcases Gilbert at his topsy-turvy best, with sumptuous music from Sullivan that will set your toes tapping as if by magic.

Based on Gilbert’s story An Elixir of Love, it tells the tale of Alexis, a man obsessed with the idea that all should fall in love. He enlists a ‘Family Sorcerer’ of J.W. Wells & Co. in London to administer a love potion to the entire village - via a teapot - and soon mayhem ensues…

This highly anticipated production promises to be a magical occasion, featuring some of CCO’s finest performers.

Dates & venues

Sunday 2nd June 2024 | 7:30pm
Ulverston Festival

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Tuesday 11th - Saturday 15th June 2024 | 7:30pm Tue-Fri & 2.30pm Sat
Wilton's Music Hall, London

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Sunday 14th July 2024 | 2.30pm and 6.30pm
The Hub at St Mary’s Lichfield Festival

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Friday 2nd August 2024 | 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Buxton Opera House (G&S Festival)

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Sunday 18th August 2024 | 8pm
The Festival Theatre At Hever Castle

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CAST

John Wellington Wells Richard Suart
Alexis Robin Bailey (except 14th July and 2nd August) & David Menezes (14th July and 2nd August)
Aline Ellie Neate
Dr Daly Matthew Kellett (except 2nd August) & Matthew Siveter (2nd August)
Sir Marmaduke Matthew Palmer
Lady Sangazure Catrine Kirkman
Notary Hugo Herman-Wilson (except 14th July) & John Savournin (14th July)
Mrs Partlet Rosie Strobel
Constance Meriel Cunningham
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production team

Director John Savournin
Musical Director David Eaton (except 2nd August)
Conductor Murray Hipkin (2nd August)
Set and Costume Designer Lucy Fowler
Lighting Designer Aaron J Dootson
Choreographer Merry Holden
Assistant Director/Stage Manager Tabitha Benton-Evans 
Stage Manager Octavia Penes 
Production Managers Lucy Mewis McKerrow and William Edwards
Production Manager on Tour Phil Case

Photo credit Bill Knight

Press for cco's the sorcerer

★★★★ "This production thrills and delights the audience, whether they are new to opera or avid fans" - Reviews Hub 

★★★★★ "A magical production from Charles Court Opera, and G&S fans shouldn't miss it!" - London Living Large

★★★★ 1/2 "You won’t see a better production of this charming work: whether in London, or on tour, it will surely still amuse and delight." - Plays To See

★★★★ "the sheer talent within this cast cannot be denied" - All That Dazzles
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★★★★ "comic opera at its very, very best" - London Pub Theatres

★★★★ "Highly recommended – and not just to G and S aficionados!" - LondonTheatre1
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★★★★ "funnier than it’s ever been" - Susan Elkin Reviews

★★★★ "G&S fans and lovers of English comedy should flock to see this rare gem." - Musical Theatre Review

“the whole company exudes generosity and wit – and has the voice and the comic chops to back it up.” - The Spectator