Booking to 15 April 2018
English National Opera present A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the London Coliseum
Benjamin Britten’s much loved adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy returns to the ENO for a limited run in Spring 2018.
Returning to ENO, Robert Carsen’s production explores the blurred relationships between reality and dreams, the natural and supernatural, and sexual desire.
From the sliding string chords of the magic wood to the rustics’ well-intentioned entertainment, Britten’s ear for beguiling orchestration and melodic invention will enchant and entice you.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream will run from 1 March 2018 until 15 April 2018 at the London Coliseum.
STORY
Based on Shakespeare’s popular comedy, Britten’s opera follows the consequences of a falling-out between the fairy-king Oberon and his queen, Tytania. Mistaken identities, confused lovers and alarming transformations are the result.
CAST
Leading the cast as Oberon and Tytania are counter-tenor Christopher Ainslie and soprano Soraya Mafi. The roles of the lovers are taken by a quartet of rising stars – Eleanor Dennis as Helena, Clare Presland as Hermia, David Webb as Lysander, and Matthew Durkan as Demetrius. Young British conductor Alexander Soddy makes his ENO debut.
Show Information
Important Notes
Running Time: 3 hours Age Restrictions:No children under 5 years old. Language: Sung in English, with lyrics projected above the stage
Venue Information
London Coliseum, St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ESNearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)
Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176
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