Details

Bold new versions of classic operas. Rarely-seen and long-forgotten works. Brand new pieces from the most exciting up-and-coming composers, musicians and companies. This tragic tale of forbidden love tells the story of a young poet, Werther, and his beautiful muse, Charlotte. Werther quickly falls passionately in love with Charlotte before learning that she is promised to another man, Albert. Keeping her word to her dying mother she marries Albert despite her true feelings, but when Werther appears at Charlotte's home on Christmas Eve, he realises that his love is returned. Ruled by his infatuation for a woman he cannot have and questioning the purpose of life without her, Werther turns to thoughts of suicide.

Cast/Performers

Edouard Blau, Adam Tunnicliffe, Katie Bray, Lucy Knight, Simon Wallfisch, Thomas Faulkner

Creatives/Company

Presented by: Arcola Theatre
Author: Jules Massenet
Lyrics(s): Paul Milliet, Georges Hartmann
Director: Aylin Bozok
Lighting: Joshua Pharo
Costume: Bora Aksu
Musical Director: Philip Voldman