Iolanthe 2015 (Harrogate)

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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

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

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	Venetia Matthews
Peers	Christabel Seall
Peers	Sophie Brant
Peers	Renata Stella
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

Role	Name
Chairman	Jeremy Hunt
Secretary	Liam Dyer
Treasurer	Jaime Lomeli
Publicity Officer	Venetia Matthews
Publicity Officer	Jenny Riggs
Social Secretary	Vikie Miller
Ordinary Member	x
Webmaster	Renata Stella
Archivist	x
Tours Officer	Rhiannon Creffield