Details

Set in Paris in1905, a three act comedy which includes a can-can at Chez Maxim's. The plot centres around the past love affair between Madame Glavari (the wealthy widow of the title) and Count Danilovitsch - which becomes inextricably entailed with the appalling state of the Pontevedrian economy (they need her cash). Several sub-plots add to the drama - the Ambassador's fondness for young females and his wife's penchant for even younger men - all help to produce an evening of witty songs and lively music. New Production

Cast/Performers

Hann Glawari (The Merry Widow), Amanda Roocroft (The Merry Widow), Alfie Boe (Camille de Rosillon), Roy Hudd (Njegus), John Graham-Hall (Count Danilo), Fiona Murphy (Valencienne), Richard Suart (Baron Zeta), Hal Cazalet (Cascada), Daniel Hoadley (St Brioche)

Creatives/Company

Music: Franz Lehar
Book by: Victor Leon
Lyrics: Leo Stein
Corporate Sponsor: skyARTS
Producer: English National Opera
Director: John Copley
Design: Tim Reed
Costume: Deidre Clancy
Lighting: Howard Harrison