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A mother, haunted by suffering, visits her son, imprisoned for his political beliefs. The prisoner desperately tries to hang onto faith and hope, and believes the gaoler offers the prospect of a life of happiness and children beyond the prison walls. The freedom offered by his 'brother' is an illusion, and hope an unexpected torture. First performed in 1949.

Creatives/Company

Music: Dallapiccola
Lyrics: Dallapiccola (after de I'Isle-Adam)

Archive listings for The Prisoner

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

T01249123622

In Summer 2019, Welsh National Opera addresses the issues of justice, freedom and human rights through a season of operas, debates, discussions, exhibitions and digital projects. At the heart of their FREEDOM Season are four semi-staged operas across three evenings in the Donald Gordon Theatre and one fully-staged opera in the Weston Studio.Company Welsh National Opera.
14 Jun 19Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935
listing details L1289004765

T133504449

Supported by The John S Cohen Foundation.Company English National Opera. Director Neil Armfield. Conductor Richard Hickox. Design Stefanos Lazaridis. Choreographer Kate Champion. Costume Tess Schofield. Lighting Rick Fisher. Translation Harold Heiberg. Performer Peter Coleman-Wright (The Prisoner). Performer Susan Bullock (The Mother). Performer Peter Bronder (Jailor / Grand Inquisitor). Performer Richard Roberts (First Priest). Performer Mark Richardson (Second Priest).
17 Nov 00 to 13 Dec 00London Coliseum, West End :: V376
listing details L1566839441

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