About

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.

The production is directed by John Savournin, whose recent and current productions include Trial by Jury for Opera North, and The Pirates of Penzance in collaboration with Opera Holland Park.

PRESS FOR PREVIOUS CCO PRODUCTIONS

★★★★★ “an irresistible staging” - The Stage
★★★★★ "From the opening explosion of energy this is a show that knows where it's heading,

and that's to five-star heaven" - What's On Stage ★★★★ “Wickedly funny” - The Guardian 

★★★★ “Exquisite, ingenious” - Evening Standard ★★★★ “Extremely well sung” - Time Out Critics’ Choice

“A sparklingly fresh package of laughs, pathos, foolery and high-class music making” - Opera Now

CREATIVE TEAM

Director: John Savournin
Musical Director: David Eaton Choreographer: Jo Meridith
Designer: Rachel Szmukler
Lighting Designer: Claire Childs 

Charles Court Opera has been described as one of the leading and most versatile chamber opera and music theatre companies in the UK. They are considered one of the champions of the current reinvigoration of Gilbert and Sullivan, described as “the masters of G&S in small places” and were the 2020 Off-west-end award winners for Best Opera for their production of 'H.M.S. Pinafore'.

Aside from their Gilbert & Sullivan productions, their notorious ‘Boutique Pantos’ have become a legendary part of London’s Christmas, known for their ‘off-piste’ nature and described by the Telegraph as “an annual madhouse”.

They are committed to devising new work, education and outreach, have performed across the UK in venues ranging from pub theatres to concert halls, and toured to the US and Europe.

They have co-produced operas with the Iford Arts Festival as a regular visiting company, and are proud to be an associate company of The King’s Head Theatre, London. This summer, they are to co-produce The Pirates of Penzance with Opera Holland Park, and will present Express G&S - The Complete works of G&S in 75 minutes - at the Pleasance Theatre, London before embarking on a UK tour of their brand new production of Iolanthe, Express G&S and their “five-star heaven” 2018 production of The Mikado.

Website: www.charlescourtopera.com

Twitter: @charlescourt

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Production photographs included are shot by Robert Workman.

This show is eligible for a multibuy discount. Receive a 20% discount when you book for two eligible shows, a 30% discount when you book for three, a 40% discount when you book for four and a 50% discount when you book for five. Shows must all be booked at the same time.