Details

The opera tells the story of Val, who works as an attendant in the toilets in Pleasure, a hedonistic gay club in the north of England, presided over by the Bacchanalian drag queen Anna Fewmore. For years, Val has been both a shoulder to cry on and a confidante. She is much-loved, but viewed as an enigma. Why is she still there? Why does she never leave? When Nathan, a beautiful and unpredictable young man, arrives in Pleasure and leaves a gift for Val, it marks the beginning of an emotional and violent night. World Premiere (Howard Assembly Room). Sung in English

Cast/Performers

Lesley Garret (Val), Timothy Nelson, Steven Page, Nicholas Pritchard

Creatives/Company

Music: Mark Simpson
Lyrics: Melanie Challenger
Producer(s): Opera North, The Royal Opera, Aldeburgh Music
Conductor: Nicholas Kok
Director: Tim Albery
Design: Leslie Travers
Lighting: Malcolm Rippeth
Company: Psappha