Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Princess Ida' is a comic opera in three acts, written by W. S. Gilbert and composed by Arthur Sullivan. It was first performed in 1884 and is based on a poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The story follows Princess Ida, who has been raised in a women-only college and must face the outside world when her father, King Hildebrand, demands she marry one of his sons. The opera is known for its witty dialogue and memorable songs.