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Merrie England archiveMerrie England was originally written for the Savoy Theatre in 1902. Edward German's patriotic pageant deals with love and rivalries at the court of Queen Elizabeth I as the monarch visits the townsfolk of Windsor to celebrate May Day. With a plot that includes such historical personages as Sir Walter Raleigh and the Earl of Essex, murder plots and tales of witchcraft unravel to the background of the May Day revels...

Creatives/Company

Music: Edward German
Lyrics: Basil Hood

Archive listings for Merrie England

Work type: Musical.

T1145510811

Originally written for the Savoy Theatre in 1902 and a longtime British musical classic, this rediscovery celebrates both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee as well as the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Edward German. The first professional London production for 52 yearsProducer Luke Holbrook. Presented byCitrtic Acid (in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre). Director Alex Sutton. Musical Director Eamonn O'Dwyer. Design Philip Lindley. Lighting Miguel Vicente. Costume Sophia Anastasiou. Performer Sammy Andrews. Performer Alexander Beck. Performer Jamie Birkett. Performer Daniel Cane. Performer Luke Courtier. Performer Stephen Darcy. Performer Virge Gilchrist. Performer Tom Giles. Performer Stuart Hickey. Performer Rachel Holbrook. Performer Nichola Jolley. Performer Christopher Killik. Performer Ruth Leavesley. Performer Brendan Matthew. Performer Michael Riseley. Performer Jody Ellen Robinson. Performer Gemma Sandzer. Performer Rhys Saunders.
27 May 12 to 12 Jun 12Finborough, Inner London :: V199
listing details L2050577474

T0873906775

Company Burnley Gilbert and Sullivan Society.
27 Apr 05 to 30 Apr 05Burnley Mechanics, Burnley :: V519
listing details L0999021240

A Regal Celebration - T114950692

Company Chelmsford Opera.
21 Jun 02 to 22 Jun 02Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford :: V32
listing details L01652847729

T938911865

Company Denmead Operatic Society.
12 Apr 00 to 15 Apr 00General, General :: V1273
listing details L0174305960

T970624058

Company New Opera Company.
16 Mar 00 to 18 Mar 00Derby Theatre, Derby :: V1830193620
listing details L01448463939

T1409847747

Company Hereford Gilbert and Sullivan Operatic Society.
6 Mar 00 to 11 Mar 00Courtyard, Hereford :: V101
listing details L1940808714

T01707285144

Company Rugby Operatic Society.
22 Feb 00 to 26 Feb 00Rugby Theatre, Rugby :: V133
listing details L01480190006

Other listings

9 Mar 99 to 13 Mar 99Palace Theatre, Redditch :: V104
listing details L142806561
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