| 14th Oct 2026 to 17th Oct 2026 | |
| 7.30pm + Sat Matinee 2.30pm | |
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Kings Theatre Edinburgh 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh South EH3 9LQ |
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| £25 - £30 | |
| Visit the event website here |
Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe whisks audiences into a world where immortal fairies take on the pompous House of Lords, with hilarious consequences.
Fairies, politics, and scandal collide
Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society returns to the King’s in this sparkling satire. Packed with witty dialogue, dazzling melodies, and a plot that’s as mischievous as it is magical, this comic opera blends fantasy and farce in a timeless battle of love, law, and lunacy.
Whether you’re a seasoned Savoyard or a curious newcomer, Iolanthe promises enchantment and uproarious delight from curtain up to final bow.
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