The Yeomen Of The Guard - English National Opera
The Tower of London is the scene for a tangled web of melancholy and mirth in Gilbert & Sullivan’s beloved operetta, The Yeomen of the Guard. The arrival of a travelling troupe of performers sparks forbidden romances, fantastical plots and unrequited love.
The unjustly imprisoned Colonel Fairfax (Anthony Gregory, previously Nanki-Poo in The Mikado and former Harewood Artist) has a mutual attraction to the young daughter of the righteous Sergeant Meryll, one of the titular Beefeaters (Neal Davies). Phoebe (Heather Lowe) wishes Fairfax be released so they can have the wedding she desires, and enlists the help (and attraction) of Jack Point, a roving performer. A classic Gilbert and Sullivan story ensues, with all the chaos that comes with it – but not necessarily the happy ending we expect from the duo…
Visionary Jo Davies returns to the London Coliseum to direct, with designs by acclaimed theatre designer Anthony Ward. G&S veteran Chris Hopkins conducts the ENO Orchestra, with a score that – despite being darker in tone – remains characteristically playful of Arthur Sullivan.
Book your tickets to the Tower, to see one of the most beloved Gilbert & Sullivan’s operas, The Yeomen of the Guard.
Relaxed performance: Saturday 12th November 2:30pm
Sung in English. The surtitles system displays sung words above the stage.
Venues are adapting to the latest guidance on staying Covid secure - please visit the venue's website to ensure you're up to date with the latest entry requirements and protocols for your show.
Important Information
Age guidance: This production contains some adult content which may not be suitable for young audiences.
Relaxed performance: Saturday 12th November 2:30pm
Sung in English. The surtitles system displays sung words above the stage.
Venues are adapting to the latest guidance on staying Covid secure - please visit the venue's website to ensure you're up to date with the latest entry requirements and protocols for your show.
Age Restrictions
This production contains some adult content which may not be suitable for young audiences.
Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances up until Fri 2nd December 2022.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
-
Tue
-
Wed
Thu
7.30pm
Fri
2.30pm
Sat
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sun
-
London Coliseum Details
Bus routes: St. Martin's Lane 24, 29, 176 / 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night buses: St. Martin's Lane 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279 / 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Nearest rail: Charing Cross
Tube lines: Piccadilly, Northern
Nearest tube: Leicester Square
Directions
from Leicester Square :
(3mins) Take Cranbourn Street until St Martin’s Lane, where you head right until you reach the theatre.
Car park: Q-Park: Chinatown (5mins) / Other: St Martin's Lane Hotel (1min)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at London Coliseum
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
London Coliseum Location
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
The Yeomen Of The Guard - English National Opera
London Coliseum, London
Running time: 2h 40m (incl. interval)
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