Charles Court Opera

We’re delighted to share a wonderful retreat opportunity from our friends at Head On Out and our very own Phyllis - Llio Evans👇

Mountain Lieder is an exclusive holiday experience that combines music and good food to the beautiful backdrop of the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) in North Wales. Guests stay in a converted Church in private ensuite rooms, spend days out in the hills guided by a team of wildlife and local history experts, and in the evenings are treated to and exclusive recital series by soprano, Llio Evans, and pianist, Charlotte Forrest.

Adrian Bridge in The Telegraph describes it as “a magical bonding experience”, saying:
“We could have been in London’s Wigmore Hall - but it was all the more powerful for being a performance for a small, select audience in an intimate atmosphere in a former chapel that contained a stunning religious-themed mosaic with echoes of Ravenna.”

Meals are prepared by in-house chefs using regional ingredients and supporting local suppliers.

Mountain Lieder is the brainchild of tenor and mountain climbing instructor Edmund Hastings. The outdoor walks are very gentle and local but should you want to try your hand at scrambling, Edmund is able to offer this as an additional extra at the end of the course.

There are still a few spaces left for this year’s Mountain Lieder which runs September 14-17th. Should you be interested please visit the website for more information: https://www.headonout.co.uk/mountain-lieder

🧚 Iolanthe is going on tour!

Following a critically acclaimed run at Wilton's Music Hall, we're delighted to be going on tour this year with our enchanting production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s sharp satire of power, privilege and parliamentary democracy.

Starting from 19th July, we'll be visiting Lichfield, Buxton, Hever, Bury and Wi******er - head to our website for booking details!

🎟 http://www.charlescourtopera.com/iolanthe.html
📸 Craig Fuller

TOUR DATES

Lichfield Music Festival, The Hub at St Mary’s
Sunday 19th July 2026

Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, Buxton Opera House
Friday 7th August 2026

Hever Festival, Hever Castle and Gardens
Sunday 23rd August 2026

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
Saturday 19th September 2026

Wi******er Theatre Royal, Wi******er
Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd September 2026

And now we say goodbye to the beautiful Wilton's Music Hall 😢 Thank you so much to everyone who joined us! Keep an eye out for touring announcements coming soon... 👀

If you enjoyed Iolanthe, we would be thrilled if you would consider joining our mailing list or becoming a Friend of CCO to help support our future productions. 👉 http://www.charlescourtopera.com/become-a-friend-of-cco.html

For as little as £25 a year (just over £2 a month), you can join our Friends scheme as a way of offering more long-term support through a recurring membership, and will receive numerous benefits in return for your generosity - from invites to patrons' events and rehearsals, to complimentary tickets and programmes.

⭐ Find out more on our website ⭐
http://www.charlescourtopera.com/become-a-friend-of-cco.html

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "a fabulous production" - London Unattached

Only a few chances left to see our magical Iolanthe at Wilton's Music Hall - must end Saturday!

📸 Craig Fuller Photography
📅 Until 28th February
🎟 https://wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/iolanthe/

CAST
The Lord Chancellor - Matthew Kellett / Philip Lee
Earl Tolloller - David Menezes
Lady Mountararat - Catrine Kirkman
Strephon / Peter Willis - Matthew Palmer
The Fairy Queen - Meriel Cunningham
Celia - Sarah Prestwidge
Leila - Martha Jones
Iolanthe - Eleanor O'Driscoll
Phyllis - Llio Evans

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director - John Savournin
Musical Director - David Eaton
​Revival Director - James Hurley
Choreographer Merry Holden
Set Designer - Rachel Szmukler
Costume Designer and Revival Set Designer - Molly Fraser
Lighting Designer - Ben Pickersgill
Stage Managers - Octavia Penes and Vendy Pospisilova

CCO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Flute - Tim Taylorson
Oboe - Clare Hoskins and Adrian Rowlands
Clarinet - Mark Lacey
Horn - Kevin Elliot
Bassoon / Fixer - Philip Gibbon
Pianist - George Ireland

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "witty, entertaining.... an evening of delight" - West End Best Friend

Don't miss Iolanthe - Gilbert & Sullivan’s sharp satire of power, privilege and parliamentary democracy - at Wilton's Music Hall until Saturday.

📸 Craig Fuller Photography
📅 Until 28th February
🎟 https://wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/iolanthe/

CAST
The Lord Chancellor - Matthew Kellett / Philip Lee
Earl Tolloller - David Menezes
Lady Mountararat - Catrine Kirkman
Strephon / Peter Willis - Matthew Palmer
The Fairy Queen - Meriel Cunningham
Celia - Sarah Prestwidge
Leila - Martha Jones
Iolanthe - Eleanor O'Driscoll
Phyllis - Llio Evans

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director - John Savournin
Musical Director - David Eaton
​Revival Director - James Hurley
Choreographer Merry Holden
Set Designer - Rachel Szmukler
Costume Designer and Revival Set Designer - Molly Fraser
Lighting Designer - Ben Pickersgill
Stage Managers - Octavia Penes and Vendy Pospisilova

CCO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Flute - Tim Taylorson
Oboe - Clare Hoskins and Adrian Rowlands
Clarinet - Mark Lacey
Horn - Kevin Elliot
Bassoon / Fixer - Philip Gibbon
Pianist - George Ireland