- Quick Facts
- Largest Ticket Inventory in the West End
- Real time seat availability
- Choose your seats
- Your booking is processed directly into the box office reservation system
- Tickets refunded if your event is cancelled
- Real time seat availability
- Largest ticket inventory in the West End
- Secure online booking
Keep me informed
Let me know when tickets for Iolanthe are on sale!
- Information
- Cheap Tickets
- Reviews
- News
Iolanthe in London
It’s a topsy-turvy worldview, typical of Gilbert & Sullivan, in which life in the fairy world and Parliament is reversed.
Phyllis and Strephon (half man, half-fairy) wish to marry, but as Phyllis is a ward of court she requires the Lord Chancellor’s permission. The Lord Chancellor, however, wants her for himself.
Sullivan’s ever-melodious score matches Gilbert’s libretto in satirising the vanities and egos of the the peers of the realm. And, just for good measure, Iolanthe targets the celebrity culture of the day. There are thinly disguised portraits of the good and the great of late Victorian society. There are side swipes at Queen Victoria, John Brown (her personal servant and ‘close companion’), Lord Randolph Churchill (reformist Tory) and William Gladstone (the serving Liberal PM).
Cal McCrystal returns to direct this successful production. Bringing his characteristic joyfully chaotic physical comedy, irreverence and brilliant wordplay. Outstanding former ENO Harewood Artist Samantha Price leads a cast of ENO favourites, including baritone Marcus Farnsworth as Strephon.
Assisted performance
24th October 19:00 BSL signed performance
Iolanthe Official Theatre Tickets
Our central reservation system connects you directly to the London Coliseum box office system. We provide live & full availability for Iolanthe tickets, from VIP and premium, to top price and discount tickets, helping you choose the perfect tickets for your budget. Pick your seats from our interactive seating plan and get your theatre tickets emailed to you instantly after your booking. Simply present your e-tickets at the door on the day and experience what London & the West End have best to offer: the magic of theatre. Buying tickets for Iolanthe has never been easier.
Iolanthe Ticket Information
- Booking until:
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Running time:
2 hours 50 min (incl interval)
- Important Information
Sung in English, with subtitles projected above the stage
- Cancellations & Refunds
Once booked, tickets to Iolanthe are usually non exchangeable and non refundable as per our terms & conditions. In practice, however, we will do our best to accommodate your request as long as we are notified at least 48 hours before the performance. Please contact us for more information.
Iolanthe cheap tickets
We have a great selection of cheap Iolanthe tickets. We can help you save up to 70% on Iolanthe tickets! If you're looking for discount theatre tickets have a look below for our latest offers for Iolanthe at the London Coliseum.
There are no special offers available at the moment but we still have great ticket prices for Iolanthe at the London Coliseum.
Iolanthe reviews
What to expect:
ActingMusic
Costumes
Story
Lighting
- Recommended for:
- Families (86%)
- Teenagers (86%)
- Couples (86%)
- Theatregoers (100%)
Latest customer reviews
All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Iolanthe.
Please note the reviews below are from an old production of Iolanthe.
verified
Entertaining showA Reviewed on 21 October 2023 by Albert
San Francisco, United States Of America
verified
Wonderful timeVery entertaining. Beautiful for the eyes and ears.
I Reviewed on 20 October 2023 by Isaure
London, United Kingdom
verified
Fabulous, joyous.Wonderful, brilliant production, with mischievous ‘additions’ - i.e. political references. The most joyous evening’s entertainment.
R Reviewed on 11 October 2023 by Rita
London, United Kingdom
2023
Review: IOLANTHE at London Coliseum
by Stuart King | Wednesday, October 11 2023, 16:10
Directed by Cal McCrystal with a set and costumes by the late and much lamented Paul Brown, this revival from 2018 is a wonderfully frolicsome flower in ENO’s buttonhole and captures all of Gilbert and Sullivan’s joyful nonsense. With a splash of modern playfulness (and even a pinch of vulgarity secreted amidst the coded messaging and spoofed political appearances), IOLANTHE is a blast of energy, irreverence, and fun, from start to finish.
The Cast of ENO’s Iolanthe 2023 © Craig Fuller
London's Most Popular Shows
We've listed this week's best selling musicals and plays to help you choose the best show for you.
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress Museum
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre
The Nutcracker - English National Ballet
London Coliseum
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre
