Details

Irreverent slice of classical mythology - sensual and satirical, hilarious and heart-warming. The god Jupiter is captivated by Semele's intoxicating beauty in a dramatic love story of the divine and the mortal. It cannot last, and Semele suffers the consequences. Sky and Artsworld Season. Running time approximately 3hrs 15mins

Cast/Performers

Carolyn Sampson (Semele), Ian Bostridge (Jupiter), Stephanie Marshall (Ino), Kathleen Kuhlmann (Juno), Robin Blaze (Athamas), Graeme Danby (Somnus), Iain Paterson (Cadmus), Janis Kelly (Iris)

Creatives/Company

Music: Handel
Lyrics: Congreve
Book by: Ovid
Company: English National Opera
Conductor: (tbc)
Director(s): Robert Carsen (original director), John La Bouchardiere (revival director)
Design: Patrick Kinmonth
Lighting: Jean Kalman
Choreographer: Philippe Giraudeau