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Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Yeomen of the Guard comes to the London Coliseum for a limited one month run. Do not miss your chance to see the classic operetta presented by the English National Opera. Book your tickets now whilst availability lasts.

The Yeomen of the Guard

One of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most loved operettas takes place in the heart of London. The Tower of London becomes the showcase for the treacherous webs of deception, unrequited love, and mistaken identity that follow The Yeomen of the Guard. When a travelling troupe of performers arrive at the grounds sparks fly, romances bud and fantastical plots abound.

When Colonel Fairfax is unjustly imprisoned a plan is devised to ensure his freedom before his impending execution. Phoebe is the daughter of one of the Yeomen and schemes with new arrival, and jester Jack Point so she can have the wedding she desires. However, chaos ensues as paths cross, identities are mistaken, and new romances bloom.

Cast and Creatives of The Yeomen of the Guard

The Yeomen of the Guard features Anthony Gregory as Colonel Fairfax, Neal Davies as Sergeant Meryll of the Yeomen and Alexandra Oomens as Elsie Maynard. They are joined by Heather Lowe as Phoebe Meryll, Steven Page as Sir Richard Cholmondeley, and Susan Bickley as Dame Carruthers. The cast is completed by Innocent Masuku as Leonard Meryll and Isabelle Peters as Kate.

Chris Hopkins conducts the English National Orchestra and Jo Davies directs. Anthony Ward is the designer with lighting design from Oliver Fenwick and choreography from Kay Shepherd.

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One of Gilbert and Sullivan’s darker pieces, The Yeomen of the Guard still has wit and humour. Do not miss your chance to see this incredible piece brought to life on the London Coliseum stage by the English National Opera. Book your tickets to this limited one month run now!

Important information

Child policy: To be confirmed.
Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Performance dates: 3 November - 2 December 2022
Content: Please be aware that this production contains some adult content which may not be suitable for young audiences.
Special notice: Sung in English. Our surtitles system displays sung words above the stage.
Access: Relaxed Performance - 12 November 2022, 14:30

The Yeomen of the Guard Customer Reviews

4 / 5 (5 customer reviews)

The Yeomen of the Guard

4.0 / 5 (5 reviews)

G & S never lose their appeal and this production was unbeatable. Now 83 (this visit was my birthday treat) my childhood was filled by G & S with involvement by both parents, my mother as an amateur singer and my father as a stage manager.

A very quirky production, beautifully sung and staged with some considerable invention. The updating works to an extent, though the anachronisms remain, particularly in the dialogue. An outstanding lead soprano and a fine Hubert, with good support all round. The real problem lies in the spoken passages, which creak badly at times. Acting on the huge Coliseum stage is a real challenge, however hard the cast work. The concept of the tragic/comic Jack Point was brilliant in many ways - despite his uncertain singing. But the real problem with 'The Yeoman' is its uneasy relationship between the serious and the comic. I'm not sure whether Gilbert ever made up his mind which direction to follow.

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