Details

Hugh the Drover is a touching story of love at first sight - but that's just the beginning. Against a backdrop of the Napoleonic wars, the opera's hero must endure a gruelling prize fight, alienating accusations and a stint in the stocks before being united with his love.

Cast/Performers

Daniel Norman (Hugh), Simon Thorpe (John the Butcher), Celeste Lazarenko (Mary), Clarissa Meek (Aunt Jane), William R Allenby (Constable), Grant Doyle (Showman)

Creatives/Company

Music: Vaughan Williams
Company: New Sussex Opera
Musical Director: Nicholas Jenkins
Director: Michael Moxham