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Widely acknowledged as the greatest living British novelist, Ian McEwan has written his first opera libretto. Brimming with all the hallmark elements of his work - deluded, destructive passion and lives altered forever by a tragic error of perception and understanding - For You is a masterwork from a writer at the height of his powers. Inspired by the text, Michael Berkeley has written some of his most passionate and theatrical music to date, continuing his thrilling journey with Music Theatre Wales which started with the hugely successful production of Jane Eyre. Running time 2 hours 20 minutes. Sung in English with surtitles.

Cast/Performers

Alison Cook (Maria), Christopher Lemmings (Robin Fingest), Rachel Nicholls (Joan Turville), Alan Opie (Sir Charles Frieth), Helen Williams (Antonia Frieth), Jeremy Huw Williams (Dr Simon Browne)

Creatives/Company

Music: Michael Berkeley
Lyrics: Ian McEwan
Producer(s): Music Theatre Wales, Theatr Brycheiniog (in association with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group)
Director: Michael McCarthy
Design: Simon Banham
Lighting: Mike Brookes
Costume: Holly McCarthy
Musical Director: Michael Rafferty
Conductor: Michael Rafferty