Iolanthe

Many of us here have had the pleasure of the laughter at Stratford Festival when she played the Queen of the Fairies in Gilbert and Sullivan's "Iolanthe" - that was great comedy, Madam!

Out of Character 1986

In Gilbert and Sullivan's "Iolanthe" (1882) the Queen of the Fairies threatens to have her agent drive a whole series of measures through the House of Lords, including this one.

Alan Elsner: The Great Marriage Debate (In Victorian Britain) 2010

The musical theater buff adds 4 gold braid stripes to the sleeves of his robe after seeing a production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Iolanthe," in which The Lord Chancellor (comic baritone) wears the costume.

Katie Halper: The Ten Most Shocking Personal Moments of the Supreme Court 2009

When asked about the semi-staged production of Gilbert & Sullivan's "Iolanthe" which actually ends the season, Tilson Thomas admitted he was doing it simply because he adored the music.

Archive 2008-03-01 sfmike 2008

When asked about the semi-staged production of Gilbert & Sullivan's "Iolanthe" which actually ends the season, Tilson Thomas admitted he was doing it simply because he adored the music.

San Francisco Symphony's 2008-09 Season sfmike 2008

There are times when I become convinced that knowledge of the British Constitution oh yes, we do have one even among people who ought to be aware of all the nuances of what there ought to be and what there is, tends to be limited to an early viewing of that priceless Savoy Opera, "Iolanthe".

"Here's a pretty kettle of fish" Helen 2007

There are times when I become convinced that knowledge of the British Constitution oh yes, we do have one even among people who ought to be aware of all the nuances of what there ought to be and what there is, tends to be limited to an early viewing of that priceless Savoy Opera, "Iolanthe".

Archive 2007-08-01 Richard 2007

House of Parliament in Gilbert and Sullivan's "Iolanthe";

Human Traits and their Social Significance Irwin Edman

"Iolanthe," and will write a lovely melody to go with it, fitting his music to the feeling which the words do but caricature.

Plays, Acting and Music A Book Of Theory Arthur Symons 1905

Strephon in "Iolanthe," should go into Parliament, and with her money and his brains she might some day be the wife of a premier.

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Fergus Hume 1895