Iolanthe
Synopsis
Half-fae-half-mortal shepherd Strephon wants to wed shepherdress Phyllis, but, although she reciprocates his feelings, she has a dilemma — she is so beautiful that all of the House of Lords, as well as her guardian, the Lord Chancellor, are also desirous of marriage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Heather, David Pountney
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- Iolanthe
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Heather, David Pountney
William S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan
Judith de Paul, George Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Judith de Paul
Producer
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Dave Heather
Director
David Pountney
Director
Arthur Sullivan
Original Music Composer
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iolanthe
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What is Iolanthe about?
Half-fae-half-mortal shepherd Strephon wants to wed shepherdress Phyllis, but, although she reciprocates his feelings, she has a dilemma — she is so beautiful that all of the House of Lords, as well as her guardian, the Lord Chancellor, are also desirous of marriage.
Who directed Iolanthe?
Iolanthe was directed by Dave Heather, David Pountney.
Who stars in Iolanthe?
The principal cast of Iolanthe includes Derek Hammond-Stroud, Richard van Allen, Alexander Oliver, Thomas Hemsley, Kate Flowers.
When was Iolanthe released and how long is it?
Iolanthe was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Iolanthe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Iolanthe was composed by Arthur Sullivan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Iolanthe?
Iolanthe holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).