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English Touring Opera: The Gondoliers

Two handsome and charming gondoliers discover that one is the long-lost heir to the throne of Barataria - but which one? ETO return to the Arts Theatre Cambridge this May.

  • 7th May 2026 - 9th May 2026
  • 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Two handsome and charming gondoliers discover that one is the long-lost heir to the throne of Barataria – but which one?

In the pursuit of the truth, a bewildering series of events threaten both their marriages and their claims to the throne.

The Gondoliers, Gilbert and Sullivan’s last great success, is a fizzing comedy of mistaken identity that marries joy and chaos with a sharp satire of monarchy and class. This new production is helmed by Liam Steel, who directed ETO’s Olivier Award-winning production of Paul Bunyan.

Sung in English with English surtitles.

Composed by Gilbert and Sullivan

 

Performances: Thur 7 & Sat 9 May 2026, 7.30pm

Audio Description Available: Thu 7 May, 7.30pm

Touch Tour Available: Thu 7 May, 7.30pm

Facilities

  • Accessibility Guide
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Bar
  • Cloakroom facilities
  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Facilities for Disabled Guests
  • wheelchair access
  • wheelchair accessible

Accessibility Facilities

  • Accessibility Guide
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Designated wheelchair public toilet
  • facilities for disabled guests
  • Staff available to assist
  • Wheel chair accessible
  • wheelchair access
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Did you know?

First World War poet Rupert Brooke studied at King’s College, Cambridge, and spent time living in Grantchester. He was so enamoured with the Cambridgeshire village he penned one of his most famous works, The Old Vicarage, about his home there.