Details

Set in a timeless world full of passion, plots and potent illusion - where reality blurs with fantasy - the enigmatic Alcina reigns. Intrigue surrounds this alluring but ruthless sorceress, who spends her time seducing lovers, then, once bored, swiftly discarding them. However, when the handsome Ruggiero is bewitched by Alcina's charms, his fiancée Bradamante enlists the help of her friend Melisso and - disguised as a man - sets out to rescue her beloved. Deceit, sensuality and seduction pervade Handel's glorious music, with exquisite arias lamenting love unrequited and faith betrayed. New production.

Cast/Performers

Joan Rodgers (Alcina), Janis Kelly (Alcina), Janis Kelly (Alcina from Jan 17), Sarah Connolly (Ruggiero), Lisa Milne (Morgana), Christine Rice (Bradamante), Toby Spence (Oronte), Mark Richardson (Melisso), Gail Pearson (Oberto)

Creatives/Company

Music: Handel
Conductor(s): Sir Charles Mackerras, Noel Davies (from Jan 17)
Translation: Amanda Holden
Director(s): Charles MacKerras, David McVicar
Design: Michael Vale
Lighting: Paule Constable
Choreographer: Michael Keegan-Dolan
Costume: Sue Blane