October 29, November 5, November 6th at 8.00 pm October 30, November 6 at 2.00 pm The Alexander Theatre, Monash University
Iolanthe was Gilbert and Sullivan's first masterpiece. It is an inspired creation with both author and composer at their peak. The Arcadian shepherd, Phyllis and Strephon are in love. But the naughty House of Lords visits Phyllis in a bid to win her hand. Strephon, however, is the son of a fairy, Iolanthe. With his mother's help and that of the powerful Fairy Queen, the lovers are reunited. Gilbert's libretto is a clever mix of satire and fantasy. Sullivan's fairy music is sublime, with echoes of Mendelssohn intertwined with the regal and stately music for the Peers.
Directed by Leonie Cambage Musical Direction by Nigel McBain Designed by Katherine Branch
Gerard Fullarton, Greg Galon, David Gerard, Graig Ingrey, Ben Klein, Ken Knight, Simon Messer, Bradley Storer, Jamie Tampion, Frank Ward
Director
Leonie Cambage
Musical Director
Nigel McBain
Designer
Katherine Branch
Thespis
Alexander Theatre, Monash University April 16, 17 & 23 at 8.00 pm April 17, 24 at 2.00 pm
Thespis was first performed in 1871 at the Gaiety Theatre, London. It is an extravaganza in which the Greek gods, grown elderly, are temporarily replaced by a troup of actors and actresses. One of these actors is the eponymous Thespis, the Greek father of drama. It is an ingenious and humorous political satire and parody of Grand Opera. It mimics Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld and La Belle Helene, which, in translation, were enormous hits on the English musical stage at the time.
Recently restored and professionally staged in London by Timothy Henty and Anthony Baker, this is the first time the opera, in any version, has been staged in Australia! With additional music by Jacques Offenbach this is a wonderful recreation of an almost "lost" opera. Cheekier and spicier than the later G&S operas this promises to be the most exciting light opera event of the Century. Designed by James Wright and Phoenix Zhou and Musical Direction by John Ferguson.
Directed and Choreographed by James Wright Music arranged and orchestrated by Timothy Henty Libretto revised by Anthony Baker
Jenny Coll, Alicia Marcano, Susannah Middleton, Lisa Steinmetz, Zoe Taylor, Dave Gerard, Peter Hanway, Peter Hirst, Ben Klein, Jamie Tampion.
Director and Designer
James Wright
Musical Director
John Ferguson
Costume Design and Maker
Phoenix Zhou
Production Manager
Andrew McGrail
Lighting Designer
Francis Croese
Stage Manager
John Larcombe
Assistant Stage Manager
Anna Castle
Personnel Co-ordinator
Jamie Moffat
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