Details

Amongst the most popular of Verdi's operas, La traviata is the work of a master of the musical drama. Its perfumed arias and soaring choruses vividly depict the ravishingly decadent but glamorous world of Parisian high society as the background to a heart rending story of romantic happiness destroyed. Original book called La Dame aux Camelias. Set in the prohibition era of speakeasies and bootlegging, with Violetta's lover Alfredo a passionate young man whose optimism has been shaken by time at the front in the first world war, Violetta's protector ?the Baron' a gang boss, and Alfredo's father a crooked politician, this new production reveals the hypocrisy and heartache behind the glittering fa?ade of parties. Featuring a stunning young cast whose acting abilities are more than a match for their vocal talents, and with Verdi's sumptuous melodies accompanied by a trio of clarinet, cello and piano, this production is bound to be every bit as entertaining and moving as La Boheme. Running time: 2hrs 15mins

Cast/Performers

Elspeth Wilkes (piano), Alex Beetschen (piano), Elinor Jane Moran (Violetta), Prudence Sanders (Violetta), Louisa Tee (Violetta), Robin Bailey (Alfredo), Philip Lee (Alfredo), Lawrence Olsworth-Peter (Alfredo), David Durham (Germont), James Harrison (Germont), Andrew Mayor (Germont), Flora McIntosh (Flora), Rosie Middleton (Flora), Zarah Hible (Flora), Dario Dugandzic (Baron / Doctor), Christopher Jacklin (Baron / Doctor), Tom Bullard (Baron / Doctor), Sarah Douglas (clarinet), Chris Goodman (clarinet), Alison Holford (cello), Jay Jenkinson (cello), William Rudge (cello)

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Verdi, Harry Blake (orchestration)
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Piave
Book by: Dumas
Company: OperaUpClose (in association with Soho Theatre)
Director: Robin Norton-Hale
Musical Director: Elspeth Wilkes
Design: Katie Bellman
Costume: Jonathan Lipman
Lighting: Andrew May