Iolanthe
A Magical New Production
October 29, November 5, November 6th at 8.00 pm
October 30, November 6 at 2.00 pm
The Alexander Theatre, Monash University
Iolanthe was Gilbert and Sullivan's first masterpiece. It is an inspired creation with both author and composer at their peak. The Arcadian shepherd, Phyllis and Strephon are in love. But the naughty House of Lords visits Phyllis in a bid to win her hand. Strephon, however, is the son of a fairy, Iolanthe. With his mother's help and that of the powerful Fairy Queen, the lovers are reunited. Gilbert's libretto is a clever mix of satire and fantasy. Sullivan's fairy music is sublime, with echoes of Mendelssohn intertwined with the regal and stately music for the Peers.
Directed by Leonie Cambage
Musical Direction by Nigel McBain
Designed by Katherine Branch
| CAST | |
| The Lord Chancellor | Andy Payne |
| Mountararat | Josh Perillo |
| Tolloller | Daniel Todd |
| Private Willis | Jerzy Kozlowski |
| Strephon | To be confirmed |
| Queen of the Fairies | Jenny Wakefield |
| Iolanthe | Cheryl MacDonalds |
| Celia | Michelle McCarthy |
| Leila | Nicole Free |
| Fleta | Julia Harper |
| Phyllis | Amy Spruce |
| Dancers | |
| Frog Fairy Queen | Andy Payne |
| Frog Iolanthe/dancer | Natalie Phillips |
| Frog Lord Chancellor/dancer | Keir Jasper |
| Fairy Queen's gnome | Gerard Fullarton |
| Chorus | |
| Esther Counsel, Stephanie Dingnis, Annika Hobart-Topp, Naomi Hyndman, Gizelle Manoli, Natalie Phillips, Florence Pierre, Josie Pulitano, Nicola Wortley | |
| Gerard Fullarton, Greg Galon, David Gerard, Graig Ingrey, Ben Klein, Ken Knight, Simon Messer, Bradley Storer, Jamie Tampion, Frank Ward | |
| Director | |
| Leonie Cambage | |
| Musical Director | |
| Nigel McBain | |
| Designer | |
| Katherine Branch | |
