Details

The opera tells the story of the 4th-century martyr Theodora, who, with her lover Didymus, was put to death by the Roman Governor of Antioch for refusing to give up her Christian faith and worship the Roman gods. Sung in English. A revival of the 1996 Festival production sponsored by Associated Newspapers.

Cast/Performers

Jonathan Best (Valens), Robin Blaze (Didymus), Jeremy Ovenden (Septimius), Susan Gritton (Theodora), Lorraine Hunt Lieberson (Irene)

Creatives/Company

Author: Handel
Producer: Glyndebourne Opera
Conductor: Harry Bicket
Director: Peter Sellars
Design: George Tyspin
Costume: Duna Ramicova
Lighting: James F Ingalls
Company(s): Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Glyndebourne Chorus
Corporate Sponsor: Adam and Company