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

Katie Bird, Laura Casey, Catrine Kirkman, David Menezes, Eleanor Burke, Skye White, Saul Friend, Samuel Woof

Creatives/Company

Music: Benjamin Britten
Lyrics: Myfanwy Piper
Producer(s): Adam Spreadbury-Maher, Dominic Haddock, Kate Mara (for OperaUpClose)
Director(s): Edward Dick, Danny McGrath (movement)
Musical Director: David Eaton
Design(s): Signe Beckmann, Richard Bleasdale (projection)
Company: Signe Beckmann