Iolanthe: Gilbert & Sullivan

Overview

This 1984 production from the Stratford Festival breathes new life into Gilbert and Sullivan's fanciful 1882 operetta that, in its day, was regarded as a scorching satire of England's pre-eminent politicos. The performance features illustrious contralto Maureen Forrester as the Queen of the Fairies, who tangle with the House of Lords to unite the title character's half-fairy, half-mortal son and his true love.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Maureen Forrester

Queen of the Fairies

Douglas Chamberlain

Earl Tolloller

Eric Donkin

Lord Chancellor

Stephen Beamish

Earl of Mountararat

Avo Kittask

Private Willis

Paul Massel

Strephon

Katharina Megli

Iolanthe

Alison Grant

Celia