Details

Based upon Henry James' ghost tale. A young governess is despatched to the country to take charge of two small children by their distant uncle. Her charges appear to be the very picture of "deep sweet serenity" but there are sinister forces at work and her idyll is soon to be destroyed by terror.

Cast/Performers

Sylvia O'Brien (Governess), Catherine Hegarty (Miss Jessel), Virginia Kerr (Mrs Grose), Christopher Steele (Quint), Neil Dexter (Miles), Ken Wilde (Miles), Rebekah Coffey (Flora)

Creatives/Company

Music: Benjamin Britten
Lyrics: Myfanwy Piper
Company: Opera Theatre Company
Design: Michael Vale