This silk programme was produced for the opening night of the refurbished and re-named Sarel Hall, formerly the Theatre Royal Guernsey on 15th September 1884. It was opened under the patronage of Major-General H. A. Sarel and the management of Mr. Wybert Rousby, incorporating significant re-modelling of the auditorium and reduced prices for the upper boxes. Major-General H. A. Sarel (1823-1887) became Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey in 1883.
The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company performed <i>Iolanthe</i> on the 15th September 1884, and <i>Patience</i> on the 16th September 1884. For <i>Iolanthe</i>, the costumes were made by Miss Fisher, Messrs. Ede & Sons, Messrs. Frank Smith and Co., Mons. Alias, M. Bartle, Messrs. Moses & Son and M M Auguste & Cie. The dances were arranged by Mr. J. D'Auban. For <i>Patience</i>, the aesthetic dresses were designed by W. S. Gilbert and made by Miss Fisher, and other dresses made by Messrs. Moses & Son, G. Hobson & Co., and Madame Auguste.