Details

Commissioned by the ENO] Studio and with an original libretto by Cindy Oswin, A Better Place tells the story of Suzanne, a wealthy professional whose adoption of two East European orphans coincides with a crisis in her marriage and the appearance of Siward, the ghostly former inhabitant of her apartment. A Better Place fuses the concerns of today with the lingering influence of the past. Performances end at approximately 22:10.

Cast/Performers

Christine Rice (Suzanne), Mark Le Brocq (Siward), Gail Pearson (Karen), Roderick Williams (Michel)

Creatives/Company

Music: Martin Butler
Lyrics: Cindy Oswin
Company: English National Opera
Conductor: Paul Daniel
Director: Lenka Udovicki
Design: Soutra Gilmour
Choreographer: Sian Williams
Lighting: Chahine Yavroyan