Reviews for the UK tour of Sasha Regan's Iolanthe at Richmond Theatre 17.05.2018

Sasha Regan's Iolanthe, featuring Lee Greenaway and James Gulliford, celebrated its press night at Richmond Theatre on 16th May 2018. Lee plays the role of Leila and James understudies the roles of Lord Chancellor and Private Willis in Sasha's all-male adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta.

The production will run in London until 19th May 2018, before continuing on the rest of the tour.

'This being a Sasha Regan show, visual wit does for the eye what comic timing does for the ear. The director locates every imaginable sweet spot in Gilbert's dated dialogue and has the audience hooting even at the creakiest lines.' - WhatsOnStage

'...Lee Greenaway's show-stealing Leila' - WhatsOnStage

'Regan's treatment gives new life to Gilbert and Sullivan in a similar way that Matthew Bourne made us look at Swan Lake with fresh eyes.' - BroadwayWorld

'...supported to hilarious effect by Dominic Harrison and Lee Greenaway as kitsch sidekicks Celia and Leila' - BroadwayWorld

'...Sasha Regan's glorious production' - Sardines Magazine

'As her assistants Celia and Leila, Dominc Harbison and Lee Greenaway drew the eye whenever they appeared and provided a masterclass in owning the stage.' - Sardines Magazine

'Performances, as ever, were finely judged and ranged from (slightly) subtle to full-on camp, but always with character in mind.' - Sardines Magazine

'Sasha Regan's inimitable inventiveness combined with Gilbert and Sullivan's inherent barminess make for an unmissable performance.' - Petersfield Post

'The principals are supported by an extremely strong supporting company.' - Mark Aspen

'Sasha Regan’s All Male Iolanthe is both innovative and technically excellent and leaves little if anything to complain about.' - Mark Aspen