Details

Handel's 1710 opera shows the Italian influence on his work following his three and a half year stay in Italy. Claudius decrees that Otho, who has saved his life, will succeed him even though his wife Agrippina is scheming for Nero to take the throne. Agrippina uses Poppea, whom all three men admire, to set Claudius against Otho. New Production. Sung in English. Running Time: 3hrs (inclu. interval)

Cast/Performers

Gillian Webster (Agrippina), Andrew Slater (Claudius), Clint Van Der Linde (Ottone), Jake Arditti (Nero), Nicholas Merryweather (Pallante), Paula Sides (Poppea), Russell Harcourt (Narciso)

Creatives/Company

Music: Handel
Lyrics: Grimani (after Tacitus and Suetonius)
Company(s): English Touring Opera, Old Street Band
Conductor: Jonathan Peter Kenny
Director: James Conway
Design: Samal Blak
Lighting: Ace McCarron