Performance

VenueTheatre Royal
Other spaces: Studio, Stage 2
TownNorwich
CountyNorfolk
From8th March 2001
To10th March 2001
WhenMar 8, 10 19:15
PricesFrom £5.00. To £38.00.
What is currently on at Theatre Royal (V72)

The Elixir of Love

T01138417789
A Tuscan village, early 19th century. Inspired by the story of Tristan and Isolde, the shy young Nemorino buys potion from a quack, Dulcamara, in the hope of winning Adina. She seems to prefer Belcore, a sergeant of the garrison, and irritated by Nemorino's now apparent indifference towards her, she promises to marry Belcore immediately. Convinced that the elixir will take effect within 24 hours. Nemorino begs her to wait, but she refuses. Nemorino joins the army, using his enlisting bonus to buy another bottle of elixir. Finding himself suddenly surrounded by village girls , he presumes the elixir is working, unaware of the rumour that his uncle has died leaving him a large fortune. Adina feels intense envy and realises that it is Nemorino she really loves. Learning of his sacrifices, she redeems him from the army and the couple are married. Dulcamara capitalises on the apparent success of his elixir and does a roaring trade.
Music Donizetti
Lyrics Romani


Archive :: production:T01138417789, opera or operetta:S1924, venue:V72

Production details

New Production - Sung in English.

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Company

Company Opera North
Conductor David Parry
Conductor Dominic Wheeler
Director Daniel Slater
Design Robert Innes Hopkins
Lighting Simon Mills
Performer Mary Hegarty (Adina)
Performer Paul Nilon (Nemorino)
Performer Richard Whitehouse (Belcore)
Performer Chrisopher Purves (Dr Dulcamara)
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