Iolanthe 2015 (Harrogate)
Iolanthe was performed by LOpSoc in August 2015 at the 22nd International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival, following its successful run in Southampton earlier in 2015.
One of LOpSoc's more radical productions, this was a modernisation of the G&S operetta, updated to 1982 and gender-swapped.
The production followed the success of Pirates of Penzance 2014 (Harrogate), Iolanthe went on to win 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 | Jenny Samuel |
| 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 | Clementine Chirol |
| Peers | Venetia Matthews |
| Peers | Christabel Seall |
| Peers | Sophie Brant |
| Peers | Renata SK |
| Peers | Amy Wardle |
| Peers | Amy Whitington |
| Peers | Abby Pardoe |
| Fairies | Steve Jenkins |
| Fairies | Guillemette Rident |
| Fairies | Jon North |
| Fairies | Katie Giles |
| Fairies | Rhona Graham |
| Fairies | Emma Joy |
| Fairies | Tom Pell |
| Fairies | Jack Houghton |
| Fairies | Ben Walker |
Committee[edit]
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Jeremy Hunt |
| Secretary | Lucy Rose |
| Treasurer | Jaime Lomeli |
| Publicity Officer | Venetia Matthews |
| Publicity Officer | Jennie Riggs |
| Social Secretary | Vikie Miller |
| Ordinary Member | x |
| Webmaster | Renata SK |
| Archivist | Ben Walker |
| Tours Officer | Rhiannon Creffield |