Details

An operatic version of Shakespeare's fantasy play. With great skill and sensitivity, Britten presents the play as a charming opera, retaining the serene magic of the forest, the distress of the lovers, Puck's mischief, and Bottom's lamentably amateur theatre company. Sung in English. Running time: 2hrs 50mins

Cast/Performers

Jonathan Peter Kenny (Oberon), Andrew Slater (Bottom), Claire Ormshaw (Tytania), Laura Mitchell (Helena), Robert Davies (Demetrius), Niamh Kelly (Hermia), Mike Bracegirdle (Lysander), Nicholas Lester (Theseus), Lise Christensen (Hippolyta), Mark Wilde (Flute), Jonathan May (Quince)

Creatives/Company

Music: Benjamin Britten
Author: Shakespeare
Adapted by(s): Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears
Company: English Touring Opera
Conductor: Michael Rosewell
Director: James Conway
Design: Joanna Parker
Lighting: Aideen Malone