Statements (406)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:operetta gptkb:military_unit gptkb:Historical_Society gptkb:opera |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:television_adaptation |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptation
stage revival |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film_adaptations
television adaptations the play ' The Yeomen of the Guard' by Gilbert and Sullivan |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Royal_Family
|
| gptkbp:annual_event |
Yeoman's Day
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:the_Lord_Chamberlain
gptkb:British_monarchy gptkb:the_Crown_Jewels gptkb:the_Order_of_the_Garter gptkb:the_Tower_of_London gptkb:the_British_royal_family state occasions the history of the British monarchy the British royal tradition the royal court the monarchy's history the royal family history the British pageantry the British state ceremonies the Tower Bridge the history of the Tower of London the Tower's history |
| gptkbp:captain |
gptkb:Sir_Edward_Howard
gptkb:Captain_of_the_Yeomen_of_the_Guard |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:annual_events
|
| gptkbp:ceremonial_role |
gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
Royal Bodyguard state visits state occasions attending royal events the State Opening of Parliament in the royal household during royal weddings participating in state occasions guarding the Tower of London in royal funerals |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:The_Constable_of_the_Tower
gptkb:The_King gptkb:The_Queen gptkb:The_Chorus gptkb:The_Jester The Herald The Yeomen The Lady-in-Waiting The Sergeant of the Guard The Warder |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Arthur_Sullivan
|
| gptkbp:criteria |
men and women
British subjects must be ex-servicemen |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
praised for performances well-received at premiere praised for music considered one of Sullivan's best works praised for lyrics considered one of the best works of Gilbert and Sullivan |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
performed worldwide
performed in various countries influenced musical theatre influenced later musicals inspired various parodies influenced modern musicals inspired parodies and adaptations featured in concert performances in British culture revived frequently included in educational curricula performed by amateur theatre groups part of Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire revived frequently in the UK part of the Savoy operas frequently performed by amateur companies part of the Savoy operas tradition featured in Gilbert and Sullivan festivals |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
in literature and media
|
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
of loyalty and service
|
| gptkbp:current_monarch_served |
gptkb:Charles_III
|
| gptkbp:current_status |
active
|
| gptkbp:famous_event |
gptkb:Trooping_the_Colour
gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom gptkb:Royal_Weddings the Yeoman's oath |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
the Beefeater nickname
|
| gptkbp:famous_song |
gptkb:A_Man_Who_Would_Be_King
gptkb:The_Merryman_and_His_Maid I Have a Song to Sing, O! Is Life a Boon? When a Man's a Long, Long Way from Home |
| gptkbp:features |
the character of Jack Point
the character of Sir Richard Cholmondeley the character of Colonel Fairfax the character of Elsie Maynard |
| gptkbp:features_song |
gptkb:W._S._Gilbert
gptkb:Arthur_Sullivan |
| gptkbp:first_monarch_served |
gptkb:Henry_VII
|
| gptkbp:first_released |
gptkb:Savoy_Opera_Company
gptkb:Savoy_Theatre |
| gptkbp:formed |
1485
|
| gptkbp:function |
protecting the sovereign
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical_comedy
comic opera |
| gptkbp:has |
distinctive hat
|
| gptkbp:has_aplot_involving |
a secret marriage
a mistaken identity a wrongful imprisonment |
| gptkbp:has_been_restored |
numerous times since its premiere
|
| gptkbp:has_connection_to |
gptkb:the_Tower_of_London
|
| gptkbp:has_cultural_impact |
in British history
|
| gptkbp:has_historical_significance |
gptkb:the_Tudor_dynasty
in British history |
| gptkbp:has_history |
loyalty to the crown
|
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
British culture
|
| gptkbp:has_influenced |
subsequent musical theatre
|
| gptkbp:has_role |
state ceremonies
the Changing of the Guard ceremony the royal family’s public engagements the royal family’s ceremonial duties the Queen's official birthday celebrations the Changing of the Guard |
| gptkbp:has_themes |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:loyalty gptkb:deception love |
| gptkbp:has_tradition |
wearing distinctive uniforms
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Tower_of_London
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
prison guards
guarding prisoners as a royal bodyguard ceremonial protection |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
during the Tudor dynasty
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Bosworth_Field
coronation ceremonies |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
continuing tradition
in royal history |
| gptkbp:historical_records |
dating back to the 15th century
documented since 1485 |
| gptkbp:historical_role |
protecting the royal family
protecting the sovereign guarding prisoners in royal protection guarding the Tower of London defending the monarch |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
part of royal history
part of British culture oldest royal bodyguard in Britain symbol of British heritage |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Yeomen of the Guard
|
| gptkbp:influence |
British musical theatre
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:musical_theatre
comic operas modern musical theatre British musical theatre operetta genre subsequent operettas musicals in the 20th century British musical tradition comedy in musical theatre |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Victorian_era
|
| gptkbp:influences |
Victorian society
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
The Yeomen of the Guard (historical group)
The Yeomen of the Guard (historical) |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
British heritage
British tradition |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:the_Tower_of_London
the history of the Tower of London |
| gptkbp:is_attended_by |
public events
|
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:streaming_platforms |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
its character development
its historical accuracy its plot twists |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
British folklore
|
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a classic of musical theatre
one of Gilbert and Sullivan's best works |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
tourist attractions
various media and literature |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
community outreach
the preservation of history |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its witty dialogue
its memorable melodies its distinctive uniforms its historical costumes its ensemble numbers its historical role in the monarchy |
| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
its historical setting
its musical score its serious tone |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
media and literature
|
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
historical reenactments
state banquets |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:the_Savoy_operas
British heritage the British monarchy's history the British royal heritage the royal family’s public image the British musical tradition the British ceremonial tradition the British cultural identity the British royal family’s ceremonial retinue the ceremonial life of the UK. the canon of English operetta |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
a tourist attraction in London
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
the public
the British public |
| gptkbp:is_reviewed_by |
critics and audiences alike
|
| gptkbp:is_set_in |
the 16th century
|
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:Yeomen_Warders
Yeomen |
| gptkbp:known_for |
ceremonial duties
their loyalty their historical significance guarding the monarch their distinctive appearance historical pageantry their pageantry their unique uniforms their ceremonial duties their distinctive hats their historical pageantry their participation in royal events their role in British ceremonies their role in state functions |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
English
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Tower_of_London
|
| gptkbp:lyricist |
gptkb:W._S._Gilbert
gptkb:William_S._Gilbert |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Elsie_Maynard
gptkb:Jack_Point gptkb:The_Lieutenant_of_the_Tower gptkb:Colonel_Fairfax gptkb:Sir_Richard_Cholmondeley The Duke of Towerford Jill Allgood |
| gptkbp:membership |
men only
|
| gptkbp:motto |
‘ The Yeomen of the Guard’
|
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
in royal weddings
|
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Phyllis
gptkb:Kate gptkb:Jack_Point gptkb:Sir_Richard_Cholmondeley gptkb:The_Colonel The Yeomen Phœbe Meryll The Duke of Towerford Kate Meryll |
| gptkbp:notable_characters |
gptkb:Elsie_Maynard
gptkb:The_Constable_of_the_Tower gptkb:Jack_Point gptkb:Colonel_Fairfax gptkb:Sir_Richard_Cholmondeley The Yeomen Phœbe Meryll The Duke of Towerford The Sergeant of the Guard |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Sir_John_Smith
notable historical figures |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:2010_production
gptkb:2018_production gptkb:New_York_City_Opera_production gptkb:Glyndebourne_Festival_Opera_production 2015 revival Royal Opera House production English National Opera production 2006 revival West End revival 2018 revival 2013 production 1997 revival BBC television adaptation Theatre Royal, Bath production Opera Australia production Scottish Opera production D' Oyly Carte Opera Company production 1988 revival Chichester Festival Theatre production BBC television production 1990 production 2001 production 2015 production at the Chichester Festival Theatre 2009 revival at the London Coliseum 2018 production at the Union Theatre 2020 production at the Wilton's Music Hall 2021 production at the Savoy Theatre |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:A_Man_Who_Would_Be_King
gptkb:A_Man_Who_Would_Be_a_King gptkb:The_Merryman_and_His_Maid I Have a Song to Sing, O! Is Life a Boon? When a Man's in Love When a Man's a Long, Long Way from Home |
| gptkbp:notable_songs |
gptkb:A_Man_Who_Would_Be_a_King
gptkb:The_Merryman_and_His_Maid I Have a Song to Sing, O! Is Life a Boon? When a Man's in Love |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
2
|
| gptkbp:number_of_members |
approximately 100
approximately 37 |
| gptkbp:official_website |
www.royal.gov.uk
|
| gptkbp:origin |
Tudor period
|
| gptkbp:original_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
British history the British royal household |
| gptkbp:participates_in |
gptkb:Trooping_the_Colour
ceremonial events state banquets |
| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:the_Savoy_Theatre
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
various opera companies
professional theatre companies amateur theatre groups |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
the English language
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1888-10-03
|
| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:Savoy_Theatre
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
1888
1888-10-03 |
| gptkbp:provides |
guided tours
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
as a tourist attraction
symbol of British heritage |
| gptkbp:public_speaking |
parades and ceremonies
at royal events |
| gptkbp:recordings |
gptkb:live_performance
1485 cast recordings original cast recording studio cast recording multiple cast recordings 2000 recording cast recording 1980 cast recording 1990 cast recording 2000 cast recording 2015 2015 recording 2020 recording orchestral arrangement recording |
| gptkbp:recruitment |
former military personnel
from former military personnel former members of the armed forces |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:the_British_royal_family
|
| gptkbp:responsible_for |
guarding the Crown Jewels
guarding the Tower of London |
| gptkbp:revival |
2015 revival
1975 revival 2009 revival 1986 revival 1961 revival 2015 revival at the Tower of London 2018 revival at the Charing Cross Theatre |
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:Guard
ceremonial duties |
| gptkbp:serves |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:serves_as |
gptkb:Guard
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:the_Tower_of_London
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Tower_of_London
|
| gptkbp:symbol |
gptkb:the_Tudor_rose
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
loyalty to the crown
|
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:resolutions gptkb:betrayal gptkb:heroism gptkb:justice gptkb:loyalty gptkb:honor gptkb:mystery gptkb:conflict gptkb:comedy gptkb:adventure gptkb:deception gptkb:friendship gptkb:historical_context gptkb:identity gptkb:sacrifice gptkb:tradition gptkb:tragedy love social commentary redemption romance |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:deception love |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Yeoman_of_the_Guard
|
| gptkbp:tradition |
Tudor period
guarding the monarch wearing Tudor-style uniforms carrying halberds |
| gptkbp:traditionally_carries |
halberd
|
| gptkbp:translated_into |
several languages
|
| gptkbp:uniform |
red and gold
traditional Tudor-style attire |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:W._S._Gilbert
gptkb:Gilbert_and_Sullivan gptkb:Arthur_Sullivan |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bernstein
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|