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Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe
Madison Savoyards, Ltd. proudly announces their 2025 summer production: Gilbert & Sullivan’s enchanting comic opera, Iolanthe, or The Peer and the Peri. This spirited satire of politics, romance, and law will grace the stage of the Bartell Theatre in downtown Madison from August 1–10, 2025.
Set in a world where fairies and Parliament collide, Iolanthe follows the story of a fairy who breaks the law by marrying a mortal. Twenty-five years later, her son—half-mortal, half-fairy—falls in love with a mortal woman. That too is a crime punishable by death. As tensions rise, Iolanthe takes a daring stand to challenge tradition and protect her son’s future.
With its effervescent score and razor-sharp wit, Iolanthe skewers the British aristocracy, lampoons government bureaucracy, and slyly nods to Queen Victoria and Prime Minister William Gladstone. The production brings together a remarkable cast of singers and musicians for a delightfully irreverent experience the whole family can enjoy.
Don’t miss this iconic blend of farce and fantasy from the beloved duo behind The Pirates of Penzance and HMS Pinafore.
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