Details

After his long journey home following the Trojan War, the Greek wanderer Ulysses returns to find his home filled with a stable of suitors, each desperate to win the hand of his presumed widow, Penelope. But after so many years away, does he belong here any more than they do? Will his long-suffering wife recognise this ravaged warrior as her husband and take him back? Sung in English, approx 180 mins. New production.

Cast/Performers

Nigel Robson, Alice Coote

Creatives/Company

Author: Claudio Monteverdi
Lyrics: Giacomo Badoaro
Company: Opera North
Translation: Ann Ridler
Director: Annabel Arden
Conductor(s): Harry Bicket, Martin Pickard
Design: Tim Hatley
Lighting: Peter Mumford