The Yeomen of the Guard (1982)
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Claire Powell stars as Phoebe Meryll in this production of one of Gilbert & Sullivan's more serious operas, which revolves around the impending execution of Colonel Fairfax. Phoebe's father, who has twice saved Fairfax's life, devises a plan to disguise him as a yeoman to help him escape. Meanwhile, the jester Jack Point arrives with his sweetheart Elsie, and both are caught up in the escape plans with results unlike any other Gilbert & Sullivan opera. Conducted by Alexander Faris, the London Symphony Orchestra provides the music. The Yeoman of the Guard also features Joel Grey, David Hillman, Alfred Marks, and Elizabeth Gale. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Gale, Joel Grey, (more)
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Yeomen of the Guard
Claire Powell stars as Phoebe Meryll in this production of one of Gilbert & Sullivan's more serious operas, which revolves around the impending execution of Colonel Fairfax. Phoebe's father, who has twice saved Fairfax's life, devises a plan to disguise him as a yeoman to help him escape. Meanwhile, the jester Jack Point arrives with his sweetheart Elsie, and both are caught up in the escape plans with results unlike any other Gilbert & Sullivan opera. Conducted by Alexander Faris, the London Symphony Orchestra provides the music. The Yeoman of the Guard also features Joel Grey, David Hillman, Alfred Marks, and Elizabeth Gale. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 115 mins
Complete Cast of The Yeomen of the Guard
- Elizabeth Gale - Elsie Maynard
- Alfred Marks - Wilfred Shadbolt
- Claire Powell - Phoebe Meryll
- London Symphony Orchestra
- Joel Grey - Jack Point
- David Hillman - Colonel Fairfax
- Geoffrey Chard
- The Ambrosian Opera Chorus
- Producer(s):
- Judith DePaul
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