Yeomen of the Guard at Brunish Theater

The Yeomen of the Guard is one of Gilbert & Sullivan's most acclaimed works, renowned for its compelling blend of drama, romance, and humor. Set in the Tower of London, the operetta weaves a tale of intrigue, love, and mistaken identities. The production will feature a talented cast of local performers, accompanied by a live orchestra, bringing to life the enchanting melodies and witty dialogue that have captivated audiences for generations.

The setting of Yeomen is the Tower of London in the sixteenth century. The plot concerns Colonel Fairfax, a gentleman, soldier and scientist, who has been sentenced to death on a false charge of sorcery. To avoid leaving his estate to his accuser (a cousin), and with the help of the Lieutenant of the Tower, Fairfax secretly marries Elsie Maynard, a strolling singer. The bride agrees to be blindfolded during the ceremony and expects to be a well-paid widow within the hour. With the help of the Meryll family, Fairfax escapes, throwing the Tower into confusion and the astonished Elsie (and her companion, the jester Jack Point, who is in love with her) into despair. But Fairfax, disguised as Leonard Meryll, woos Elsie, and after a number of plot complications are worked out, she falls in love with Fairfax and leaves Jack Point broken-hearted.