The week in classical: Iolanthe; Jerusalem Quartet – review

Coliseum; Wigmore Hall, London
Cal McCrystal delivers a masterclass in horsing around with his riotous production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s parliamentary satire. Plus, headlong into HaydnFor Gilbert and Sullivan, over the top is better than under. Too often we cringe as yet another joke is hammered to death and our benign tolerance for G&S shrivels with it. A magician’s skill is required to animate this librettist-composer team’s brilliance. Bring on comedy director Cal McC