The Yeomen of the Guard

Libretto by W.S.GILBERT
Music by ARTHUR SULLIVAN

A dramatic new production of this G&S Masterpiece from Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria, “Australia’s foremost exponent of light opera” (The Age).

Set in the Tower of London in the time of Henry VIII, the hero Colonel Fairfax is to be beheaded on a trumped-up charge of sorcery. He avoids this gruesome fate through the bravery of the Meryll family, and the unwitting aide of the strolling players Elsie Maynard and Jack Point, who is arguably Gilbert’s finest character study.

Complications arise when Elsie falls in love with the hero who has joined the tower warders disguised as Sargent Meryll’s son, leaving her unrequited lover Jack Point in despair.

There are five romantic entanglements to resolve before the powerful finale, together with the intrigues of the Tower jailer Wilfred Shadbolt and the jester Jack Point, ensuring that The Yeomen of the Guard delivers as many comic situations as it does dramatic ones.

With a full orchestra and chorus, talented soloists, Yeomen costumes imported from the UK, and the dynamic lighting skills of Moving Light Productions, GSOV will bring to life this tale of romance and bravery, showcasing what many believe is Gilbert and Sullivan’s best work.

To encourage family bookings the following are offered during the matinee:

  • photo opportunities with the cast in costume,
  • a Yeomen colouring activity, and
  • a prize for the youngster attending in the best RED costume (because Yeomen wear red!)

 

Starring:
RENÉE MOHRING     as Elsie Maynard
ERIN ABSALOM     as Phoebe Meryll
SUSAN COULL     as Dame Carruthers
EMMA SUTCLIFFE     as Kate
DANIEL FELTON     as Jack Point
ANDREW MCGRAIL     as Wilfred Shadbolt
IAN WOOLFORD     as Sgt Meryll
BRETT O’MEARA     as Colonel Fairfax
IAN LOWE     as Sir Richard Cholmondeley.
CHRISTOPHER ROTHWELL     as Leonard Meryll
RON MACK     as 1st Yeoman
SAM HARGREAVES     as 2nd Yeoman

Ensemble:
Tim Angelico, Andrew Bell, Stephen Capon, Larry Dalton, Ben Klein, Ken Knight,
Graeme Lock, Chris McInnis, Bruce Packard, Jamie Tampion.

Sarah Amos, Elizabeth Anthony, Rebekah Bennetts, Sarah Berry, Annett Engelhardt, Bridgette Kelsey,
Susan Marshall, Christine Millward, Robyn Pidcock, Carol Soloff, Linda Wood.

 

Director: RON PIDCOCK OAM
Musical Director: TREVOR HENLEY

Lighting Design: JASON BOVAIRD

The Box Office is OPEN and we’re ON SALE.

Performances:

 

* Avoca Town Hall

Sunday 25th September 2022, 2:30 PM
92 Rutherford Street, Avoca

 

* Inglewood Town Hall

Saturday 1st October 2022, 2:30pm
25 Verdon St, Inglewood, Victoria

 

* The Alexander Theatre

48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton 3800

Thursday 6th October 2022, 8pm
Friday 7th October 2022, 8pm
Saturday 8th October 2022, 2pm
Saturday 8th October 2022, 8pm
Free undercover parking

 

Click here to book Yeomen at the Alexander Theatre and Thespis at Malvern Theatre as part of a Season 2022 Subscription package – online at Trybooking

 

* Corinella Public Hall

Concert Presentation
Saturday 15th October 2022, 7:00pm
Smythe St, Corinella, Victoria

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Enquiries: 0490 465 009, tickets@gsov.org.au