Iolanthe

The story

Half-fae-half-mortal shepherd Strephon wants to wed shepherdress Phyllis, but, although she reciprocates his feelings, she has a dilemma — she is so beautiful that all of the House of Lords, as well as her guardian, the Lord Chancellor, are also desirous of marriage. Performed by the Carl Rosa Opera Company in August 2007.

Cast

J Julian ForsythThe Lord Chancellor B Bruce GrahamEarl Mountaratat T Thora KerIolanthe G Gillian KnightQueen of the Fairies G Giles DaviesStrephon L Lesley CoxCelia B Barry ClarkEarl Tolloller C Charlotte PagePhyllis