John Savournin News

Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera delivered with the emphasis on the comic and more than a nod to the realities of 2018 sensibilities.

An outstanding cast has been announced for the return of Opera North's award-winning production of Cole Porter's classic musical comedy, Kiss Me, Kate, opening at Leeds Grand Theatre in May, then touring to the Ravenna Festival, to the London Coliseum for a two-week run in June, and moving to the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh in July.

Final cast is today announced for Charles Court Opera's smart, stylish, sparkling fresh version of the most loved of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic masterpieces, The Mikado.

Charles Court Opera return to the King's Head Theatre for their final production in the historic original venue; a smart, stylish, sparkling fresh version of the most loved of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic masterpieces, The Mikado, with a brand new production design, and a typically classy CCO twist.

The final cast and full creative team are today announced and a new production image released as boutique panto masters Charles Court Opera prepare to return to the King's Head Theatre for a third year of pun-tastic, panto-tastic fun with the world premiere of King Tut - A Pyramid Panto.

The King's Head Theatre's associate company, Charles Court Opera, returns after their successful and critically acclaimed, sell-out boutique pantomime Pinocchio last Christmas with The Magic Flute. Originally commissioned by the Iford Arts Festival, this limited five-week season is the London premiere and the first ever pub opera production of Mozart's fantastical tale.

An unmissable shining star in the North London Christmas season, Charles Court Opera are back at the King's Head Theatre with their latest dazzling offering of boutique panto, Pinocchio. 

Gary Naylor sees another fine and funny pantomime from the boutique opera company that never misses the chance to lower the baritone if there's laughs to be had.

The King's Head Theatre present Charles Court Opera's legendary annual 'boutique panto', now in its new home for 2015 after eight glorious years at the Rosemary Branch Theatre.

Charles Court Opera and the King's Head Theatre are proud to announce that Charles Court Opera's legendary annual 'Boutique panto' will be transferring to its new home at the King's Head Theatre for 2015 after eight glorious years at the Rosemary Branch Theatre.

Gary Naylor sees an entertaining revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's tale of reviving ancestors delivered with the Charles Court Opera Company's undying joie de vivre.

Charles Court Opera is to celebrate its 10th anniversary with the premiere of a Hammer Horror-inspired version of Gilbert & Sullivan's Ruddigore.

Charles Court Opera is to celebrate its 10th anniversary with the premiere of a Hammer Horror-inspired version of Gilbert & Sullivan's Ruddigore.

King's Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher announces the theatre's work for the first 6 months of 2015, including a new play directed by Mike Bradwell, and the 21st anniversary production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting, with a 9-actor Edinburgh cast, plus, the long awaited stage premiere of Richard O'Brien's Shock Treatment, the equal/sequel to his cult hit The Rocky Horror Show.

Mosey on down to Rosemary Branch Theatre - the gold old Rosey B Ranch - where the scene is set for Charles Court Opera's eighth annual panto.

Charles Court Opera presents PATIENCE, or Bunthorne's Bride, by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Directed by John Savournin with Musical Direction by David Eaton, the show features designs by Simon Bejer and lighting by Nic Holdridge.

Charles Court Opera presents PATIENCE, or Bunthorne's Bride, by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Directed by John Savournin with Musical Direction by David Eaton, the show features designs by Simon Bejer and lighting by Nic Holdridge.

Opening the programme in the Park200 is Charles Court's production of the seldom performed Rogers/Sondheim musical Do I Hear A Waltz?. The seasons continues with Engine House's production of Bomber's Moon, written by celebrated screenwriter William Ivory (Made in Dagenham, Burton and Taylor), and is completed by the world premiere of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, a tale of revenge set in the Wild West, adapted by Jethro Compton from the short story by Dorothy M. Johnson.

Charles Court Opera's boutique panto has become a legendary part of North London's Christmas, returning for a magnificent seventh year running to the Rosemary Branch Theatre in this topsy-turvy retelling of one of the best loved fairytales, Cinderella. Buttons - Another Cinderella Story runs at the Rosemary Branch Theatre from today, 6 December to Tuesday 7 January.

Gary Naylor sees another Christmas Show triumph from the Charles Court Opera Company.