New production.

Out in the wood, Oberon, the fairy king and Tytania, his queen, are locked in a conflict that has turned nature upside down. In the city live two young women, one loved by two men, the other by none. When these four escape into the wood it’s their relationships that are turned upside down, so much so that they hardly know each other – or even themselves. By contrast, Bottom the weaver is always sure of himself, even when he’s been made an ass of…

Few composers have matched music to words to such potent effect as Britten does in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In Shakespeare’s comedy the composer found themes close to his heart: night, dreams and the supernatural and was inspired to write his most melodious opera, with a witty and utterly beguiling score. Conductor – Stuart Stratford Director – Martin Duncan Sung in English.

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Book your opera-going in 2007/2008 in one go and save money on your tickets. The more you see, the more you save on packages of 3, 5 & 8 operas.

Operas also include: Peter Grimes, The Adventures of Pinocchio, Roméo et Juliette, Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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Tickets £13.50, £17.50, £31.50, £32.50, £35.50, £39, 50, £41.50, £50
Concessions up to £5 off except Sat.

Family Tickets – up to 2 children go half price with every adult ticket purchased (max of 4 children per booking)

Student Standby Tickets - £5 any Stalls seat after 6pm. Subject to availability, on the day only.

 
Audio Described & Signed Performances – All seats £15 for visual/hearing impaired patrons – set aside in the most appropriate area.

Talk Opera - Sold Out
Thu 12 June
at 6.15pm
A pre-show talk
Free to ticket holders but please contact Box Office to reserve a place.