Iolanthe

Iolanthe

115 mins | Music | June 1, 1982

Strephon, a shepherd (the son of a Fairy, Iolanthe, and a mortal), is in love with Phyllis, a shepherdess. He wants to marry her, but, although Phyllis also loves Strephon, 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 marrying her. There are many complications - including the peers being threatened by the Fairies - before a happy conclusion is reached by all.

Iolanthe

115 mins | Music | June 1, 1982

Iolanthe
Strephon, a shepherd (the son of a Fairy, Iolanthe, and a mortal), is in love with Phyllis, a shepherdess. He wants to marry her, but, although Phyllis also loves Strephon, 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 marrying her. There are many complications - including the peers being threatened by the Fairies - before a happy conclusion is reached by all.
Producers
Original title Iolanthe
Directors David Pountney, Dave Heather
Writers W.S. Gilbert

Cast

Derek Hammond-Stroud

as The Lord Chancellor

Richard Van Allen

as Private Willis

Alexander Oliver

as Strephon

Thomas Hemsley

as The Earl of Mountararat

Kate Flowers

as Phyllis

Beverley Mills

as Iolanthe

Anne Collins

as The Fairy Queen

Sandra Dugdale

as Celia

Pamela Field

as Leila