The Elixir of Love

Opera or Operetta :: show/work:S1924, production/tour:T886296052

Archive Listings

17 Nov 00 to 18 Nov 00	The Elixir of Love Opera or Operetta :: listing:L1828137115, production:T886296052, show:S1924, venue: V600	Festival Theatre Edinburgh Edinburgh
7 Nov 00 to 8 Nov 00	The Elixir of Love Opera or Operetta :: listing:L307295312, production:T886296052, show:S1924, venue: V626	Eden Court Theatre Inverness Highlands
3 Nov 00 to 4 Nov 00	The Elixir of Love Opera or Operetta :: listing:L1699581724, production:T886296052, show:S1924, venue: V585	His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen Aberdeen
17 Oct 00 to 28 Oct 00	The Elixir of Love Opera or Operetta :: listing:L01212729185, production:T886296052, show:S1924, venue: V623	Theatre Royal Glasgow Glasgow

Details

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. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

Performers Barry Banks (Nemorino), Lisa Milne (Adina), Simon Thorpe (Belcore), Donato Di Stafano (Dulcamara), Rachel Hynes (Gianetta), Mary Callan Clarke, Chris Delaney. Music Donizetti. Lyrics Romani. Company Scottish Opera. Conductor Richard Farnes. Conductor Fergus Sheil. Director Giles Havergal. Design Russell Craig. Choreographer Terry John Bates. Lighting Gerry Jenkinson.