Daily Echo Review - Iolanthe 2011
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Director David Tatnall pulled together a team of considerable talent from local societies for this company's innagural show, with Gilbert and Sullivan's script given a satirical update that cast and audience enjoyed equally.
Lisa Axworthy was a confident lead as Iolanthe, banished after marrying a mortal, but recalled after the fairies pleaded with the Fairy Queen (the feisty Anne Croudass) who, herself, came to appreciate the attraction of mortal man (Tatnall as Private Willis).
Adrian Hickford turned in a stellar performance as the teddy-cuddling Lord Chancellor, with Matt Sturgeon as hilarious Boris Johnson-parody Lord Mountararat. Annie Masters (Phyllis) and Tim Case (Strephon) were confident performers along with Katherine Evans, who enhanced her growing reputation as Celia.
Vicky Wilson, Natalie Thorn, Alina Feodorova (fairies) and Daniel Hickson and Shaun Dodimead (Lords Tolloller and Bath) all derserve a mention and Hilary Green led first-rate musical accompaniment to this entertaining evening.
Alan Johns
Iolanthe 2011 Cast List
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“Whatever our fate, let's play our parts”
The Lord Chancellor - Adrian Hickford
Lord Mountararat - Matt Sturgeon
Lord Tolloller - Daniel Hickson
Strephon - Tim Case
Private Willis - David Tatnall
Lord Bath - Shaun Dodimead
The Fairy Queen - Anne Croudass
Iolanthe - Lisa Axworthy
Celia - Katherine Evans
Leila - Vicky Wilson
Fleta - Natalie Thorn
Delia - Alina Feodorova
Phyllis - Annie Masters
Director - David Tatnall
Musical Director - Hilary Green
Stage Manager - Michael Cooper
Lighting Designer - Shaun Dodimead
“That's so like a band!”
Flute - Ella Tutton
Flute - Aimee Dear
Clarinet - Danni Sarony
Clarinet - Ali Hughes
Trumpet - Steve Spencer
Trumpet - Rich Craik
Percussion - Nick Harding
Piano - Hilary Green
