OPERA
IOLANTHE
GILBERT & SULLIVAN
★★★★ the stage
★★★★ broadway world
We’re delighted Charles Court Opera are returning with their enchanting production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s sharp satire of power, privilege and parliamentary democracy.
The production is directed by Artistic Director, and renowned operetta specialist, John Savournin, whose recent productions include CCO’s recent five-star production of Patience, and The Merry Widow and Trial by Jury for Scottish Opera, Opera Holland Park and D’Oyly Carte.
This witty and magical operetta tells a tale of forbidden love causing an absurdist fusion of two worlds – the magical fairies of Fairyland and a bamboozled House of Peers. Featuring some of Sullivan’s most glorious music, including ‘Oh foolish fay’, ‘If you go in, you’re sure to win’ and what is popularly known as ‘The Nightmare Song’, we can expect an evening of first-class entertainment and riotous, fun suitable for all ages.
With a cast including familiar favourites to CCO audiences, this beautiful production is not to be missed.
Director John Savournin
Sun 23 Aug 2026, 8pm
Two Sisters’ Theatre
Allocated Covered Seating
£34.90
Lawn Tickets
£29.90
Child Lawn Ticket (under 17)
£15.10
*Festival Friends & Hever Castle, Hever Golf and Wellbeing Club Members
Allocated Covered Seating
£31.90
Lawn Tickets
£29.90
*Groups, over 20 tickets
Allocated Covered Seating
£31.90
Lawn Tickets
£29.90
*Please contact the box office, we can reserve tickets for you while you organise your group. We will also remove the 7% booking fee from your purchase.
Joint Theatre and Castle Garden entry
Adult Allocated Covered Seating
£54.85
Adult Lawn Tickets
£49.85
Child Lawn Tickets
£29.50
Two Sisters’ Theatre
Located on the Two Sister’s Lawn, our theatre has…
One continuous roof, every auditorium seat is undercover and allocated. The roof section over the auditorium is transparent so you will be able to enjoy the stars above, as you watch The Stars on stage!
We can close our walls for events outside the summer months. The walls are clear, so you still feel you are in the beautiful garden just with protection from the weather.
For some summer shows the lawns are opened up. You to choose where to sit when you arrive and enjoy your picnic during the event. You will need to bring your own seats, beanbags or rugs etc for the lawns.
Please check our access page for further information.
Pre theatre Supper
We are delighted to be working with the newly all-in-house, Hever Castle Catering team, offering our guests delicious menus that make use of the best local and UK produce available.
The menu can be viewed here. Please book your pre theatre supper with your ticket purchase. Your advance payment is for food only with drinks available to be purchased with your meal.
For our 8pm performances, you can arrive between 6pm and 6.30pm, and your meal will be served approximately 30 minutes post arrival. The performance waits for no man, or pudding!
Pre-theatre supper will be closed when the restaurant is full, or 1 week before the event. Please make sure you book supper with your tickets so you are not disappointed.
If you wish to inform the catering team of any dietary requirements, please email catering@hevercastle.co.uk . Unfortunately, it may not be possible to cater for dietary requirements without reasonable advanced notice.
Catering for Hever Festival Friends.
Hever Castle Catering are offering a generous 10% discount off the cost of your, and your guests, pre-booked meals. Please note the discount does not apply to the beverages that can be purchased on the evening.
Hever Festival Theatre Friends Membership can be purchased with your tickets and starts from £29. With theatre and meal discounts a membership quickly pays for itself and you can share the discounts with your friends too!
Hever Castle and Golf Club members do not receive a discount on Pre-Theatre Suppers.
