- Venue London Coliseum, London
- Performance dates Booking to 15 February 2024
- Running time 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
- Age guidelines This production is recommended for ages 15+.
Step into a world of resistance and redemption with The Handmaid’s Tale, a powerful new opera based on Margaret Atwood’s iconic novel.
This gripping tale of courage and survival is set against Poul Ruders’ powerful score of medieval chants and gospel music, creating a hauntingly beautiful backdrop for this thought-provoking production. With a minimalist libretto by Paul Bentley, the dissonant brutality of the Republic of Gilead is vividly captured on stage.
Directed by Annilese Miskimmon, the ENO’s Artistic Director and conducted by Joana Carneiro the production has an exceptional cast including mezzo-sopranos Kate Lindsey as Offred and Susan Bickley as her mother, with soprano Rachel Nicholls as Aunt Lydia, Avery Amereau as Serena Joy, James Creswell as The Commander and ENO Harewood Artist John Findon as Luke.
Multi-award winning actress Juliet Stevenson (The Doctor, Mary Stuart) will perform the non-singing role of Professor Pieixoto.
The Handmaid’s Tale returns to the London Coliseum from 1st to 15th February 2024.
Enter a dystopian society where women are stripped of their freedom and rights. Witness the daily terror faced by Handmaid Offred, who defies the regime and refuses to surrender her identity and independence. Explore the depths of State power and contemplate the fragility of freedom through this gripping narrative.
Performance Information
Check booking calendar for full details
- Evenings
- Thursday
- Saturday
- Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of The Handmaid's Tale?
The cast features Kate Lindsey singing the role of Offred, soprano Rachel Nicholls as Aunt Lydia, bass James Creswell as The Commander, contralto Avery Amereau as Serena Joy, soprano Nadine Benjamin as Moira, tenor Zwakele Tshabalala as Nick, soprano Rhian Lois as Janine/Ofwarren, soprano Eleanor Dennis as Ofglen, mezzo-soprano Madeleine Shaw as Rita, tenor Alan Oke as The Doctor, mezzo-soprano Susan Bickley as Offred’s Mother, tenor John Findon as Luke, and mezzo-soprano Annabella Vesela Ellis as New Ofglen.
Juliet Stevenson will perform the non-singing role of Professor Pieixoto.
Who are the creative team of The Handmaid's Tale?
Directed by Annilese Miskimmon, the ENO’s Artistic Director and conducted by Joana Carneiro.
James Hurley is the Revival Director, Annemarie Woods is the Set and Costume Designer, Paule Constable is the Original Lighting Designer, Marc Rosette is the Revival Lighting Designer, Imogen Knight is the Original Movement Director and Intimacy Coordinator, Anjali Mehra is the Revival Movement Director, Akhila Krishnan is the Video Designer, Yvonne Gilbert is the Sound Designer, and the Libretto is by Paul Bentley.
Important Notes
Please be aware that this production contains some adult content which may not be suitable for young audiences
BSL signed performance 8 February 2024, 19:30
Venue Information
London Coliseum , St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES
Nearest 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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