Iolanthe at the Minack Theatre

In Iolanthe, fairies, lords, and love collide in a farcical battle of politics and passion. With sharp wit, catchy tunes, and plenty of surprises, this classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta proves that love and law don’t always mix! When the Lords try to meddle in the affairs of the fairies, the fairies take their revenge; hilarity ensues. CUG&SS are thrilled to announce their next production to The Minack Theatre in 2026, and the wonderful opportunities it brings!

Following a number of successful productions since our last West Road show (we're reliably informed that people still talk about our production of Patience!), we're thrilled to foray into the nautical world of G&S with HMS Pinafore. Since you last saw us, we've picked apart imperialism in Utopia, and brought ghosts to English Heritage ruins in Norfolk so who knows what's in store for this show...