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Iolanthe

Submitted by ideneyer on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 15:50

What happens when a flock of formidable fairies descends upon a party of Parliamentary Peers? The answer - complete chaos! The worlds of Fairyland and Parliament collide in a marvellous musical masterpiece of comedy entertainment in Gilbert and Sullivan's classic opera "Iolanthe".

So, put on your wings and join us in Fairyland!

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