2010 Iolanthe
A Magical New Production
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
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| The Lord Chancellor | Andy Payne |
| Mountararat | Josh Perillo |
| Tolloller | Daniel Todd |
| Private Willis | Jerzy Kozlowski |
| Strephon | Tobias Glaser |
| Queen of the Fairies | Jenny Wakefield |
| Iolanthe | Cheryl MacDonald |
| Celia | Michelle McCarthy |
| Leila | Nicole Free |
| Fleta | Julia Harper |
| Phyllis | Amy Spruce |
| Dancers | |
| Frog Ballet Dancers/Lord Chancellor's Servants | Andy Payne |
| Natalie Phillips | |
| Keir Jasper | |
| Fairy Queen's gnome | Gerard Fullarton (Oct 29, Nov 5,6) |
| Craig Ingrey (Oct 30, Nov 6 matinee) | |
| Chorus | |
| Esther Counsel, Stephanie Dingnis, Annika Hobart-Topp, Naomi Hyndman, Gizelle Manoli, Natalie Phillips, Josie Pulitano, Tegan Rudolph. | |
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Gavin Fry, Gerard Fullarton, Greg Galon, David Gerard, Craig Ingrey, Ben Klein,Ken Knight, Simon Messer, Bradley Storer, Jamie Tampion, Frank (Val) Ward.
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Director |
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| Leonie Cambage | |
| Musical Director | |
| Nigel McBain | |
| Designer | |
| Katherine Branch | |
Orchestra |
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| Violins: Tim Charles (Concertmaster), Eric Di Florio, Simon Kux, Lauren Maisey, Jody Porter, Mark Sadka, Mat Westwood. Viola: Rosie Burns, David Chan, Camilla Pondel. Cello: Michael Celata, Cate Jollife. Double Bass: Krishna Ragunathan. Flute/Piccolo: Effie Hamilton, Leanne Hyndman. Oboe: Donna Chung. Clarinet: Macarthur Clough, Frances Walker, Jason Xanthoudakis. Bassoon: Catherine Bates. Horn: Chris Jensen, Ben Maunder. Trumpet: Simon Homberg, Shane Lebbe. Trombone: Dominic Hastie, Kieran Washburn. Percussion: Mario Dobernigl. | |
Production Crew |
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| Production Managers: John Larcombe, Leonie Cambage. Stage Manager: Nikkii Baker. Assistant Stage Manager: Gordon Bull. Repetiteurs: Luke Hutton, Joyce Li. Special Costume Making: Emma Capponi, Emma Wallace. Photography: Brian Taylor. Set Building Supervisor: David Gerard. Set and Props Making: David Angelico, John Angelico, Ken Read, Craig Ingrey, Ken Knight, Simon Messer. Lighting and Sound Operators: Chris Angelico, Michael Angelico. Scenic Artist: Nikkii Baker. DVD Recordings: E-Mediate Video Productions. Audio Recordings: JeeveS Audio. Program: Robert Ray. | |