After the early and resounding success of their one-act opera Trial By Jury in 1875, Gilbert and Sullivan, and their producer Richard D'Oyly Carte, decided to produce a full-length work. Gilbert expanded on one of his earlier writings based on a favourite operatic theme to create a plot about a magic love potion that would result in everyone falling in love with the wrong partner.
The 2005 G&S Company at the Buxton Festival A very strong cast starring Simon Butteriss as the sorcerer and feature D'Oyly Carte people Jill Pert, Bruce Graham and Donald Maxwell
Brent- Walker Sorcerer Acorn Production This production is worth watching just to see Clive Revill as John Wellington Wells
Trent Opera- 2008 Buxton Festival
Nomads/ England 2011 Gettysburg Festival This wonderful production made up of amateurs and professionals was directed by Ian Smith. It had John Savournin, David Menezes, Sebastian Valentine and Nicolla Jollie from Charles Court,Richard Holmes of the NYC Players and Elise Curran playing Aline.