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.
Starring:
RENEE WHITE as Elsie Maynard
ERIN ABSALOM as Phoebe Meryll
SUE 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
PHIL ELPHINSTONE as Lieutenant
CHRISTOPHER ROTHWELL as Leonard Meryll
Director: RON PIDCOCK OAM
Musical Director: TREVOR HENLEY
Lighting Design: JASON BOVAIRD
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
Tickets on sale 1st August.