Sat 07 Apr 2018
St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES
Iolanthe is a brilliantly funny, satirical fantasy, revealing a typically Gilbert & Sullivan topsy-turvy worldview. Phyllis and Strephon wish to marry, but as Phyllis is a ward of court she requires the Lord Chancellor’s permission. The Lord Chancellor, however, wants her for himself.Matched by Sullivan’s ever-melodious score, Gilbert not only targets peers of the realm, but also offers thinly disguised portraits of Queen Victoria, John Brown (her personal servant and ‘close companion’), Lord Randolph Churchill (reformist Tory) and William Gladstone (Liberal PM of the day).Cal McCrystal (One Man, Two Guvnors) directs a production that embraces the chaotic physical comedy and irreverence that are his hallmarks. Outstanding young mezzo-soprano and ENO Harewood Artist Samantha Price leads a cast of ENO favourites, including Andrew Shore as the Lord Chancellor.At the London Coliseum from 13 February to 7 April 2018, book your Iolanthe tickets today! *Please note: Sung in English, with surtitles projected above the stage.Please click here to view other events at the London Coliseum.
Map & Directions: London Coliseum
WHEELCHAIR SPACES: 2 spaces at back of Dress Circle, 4 in Stall boxes and 4 at back of Stalls. 10 wheelchair transfer spaces: 4 in Dress Circle and 6 in Balcony.
DISABLED TOILETS: Yes
INFRA-RED SYSTEM: Yes
GUIDE DOGS: Allowed inside auditorium or alternatively staff will look after dogs during the performance.
NEAREST TUBE/RAIL STATION: Leicester Square/Charing Cross
BUSES: 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453
NEAREST CAR PARKS: Trafalgar Square, Whitcomb Street and Bedfordbury. *PLEASE NOTE: In keeping with heightened security measures, no food or drink purchased off-site including alcohol, soft drinks and water are permitted inside the theatre.