Iolanthe 2015
Iolanthe was performed by LOpSoc in February 2015 at the Annex Theatre
One of LOpSoc's more radical productions, this was a modernisation of the G&S operetta, updated to 1982 and gender-swapped.
The production went on to be performed at the 22nd International G&S Festival in Harrogate, where it won 3 awards: Best Director, Best Costumes and Best Character Actress.
Production Team[edit]
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Emma Joy |
| Director | Abby Pardoe |
| Creative Director | Charlie Rowen |
| Musical Director | Jeremy Hunt |
| Musical Director | Vikie Miller |
| Producer | Thomas Joy |
| Producer | Alex Blelloch |
| Choreographer | Emily Gray |
| Choreographer | Sarah Hemming |
Cast[edit]
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Iolanthe | Oliver French |
| Lady Chancellor | Rachel Waring |
| King of the Fairies | Alex Conway |
| Stephanie | Abigail Smith |
| Philip | Barnaby Wilson |
| Lady Tolloller | Bridie Strachan |
| Lady Mountararat | Jennie Riggs |
| Private Willis | Rhiannon Creffield |
| Cecil | Tom Hudson |
| Liam | Robin Harris |
| Peter | Tab Kimpton |
| Peers | Charlie Rowen |
| Peers | Venetia Matthews |
| Peers | Christabel Seall |
| Peers | Sophie Brant |
| Peers | Renata SK |
| Fairies | Steve Jenkins |
| Fairies | Guillemette Rident |
| Fairies | Jon North |
| Fairies | Rhona Graham |
| Fairies | Tessa Stark |
| Fairies | Juliet Bowater |
Committee[edit]
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Thomas Joy |
| Secretary | Joe Hand |
| Treasurer | Jaime Lomeli |
| Publicity Officer | Alex Blelloch |
| Publicity Officer | Samuel Williams |
| Social Secretary | Vikie Miller |
| Ordinary Member | Robin Harris |
| Webmaster | Amanda DeBruin |
| Archivist | Emma Joy |
| Archivist | Sarah Hemming |
| Tours Officer | Rhiannon Creffield |
Fresher Legends[edit]
Tales tell of a show with tap dancing in place of bobbing. With punk faries and the place were many of Lopsoc finally lost their sanity.....