Details

The Pearl Fishers, first performed in Paris in 1863, was Bizet's first success on the operatic stage. The friendship of two pearl fishers, Zurga and Nadir is tested to its limits when both fall in love with the beautiful, but forbidden priestess Leila. Set in ancient Ceylon. Sung in English, with surtitles projected above the stage

Cast/Performers

Claudia Boyle (Leila), Robert McPherson (Nadir), Jacaques Imbrailo (Zurga), James Creswell (Nourabad)

Creatives/Company

Music: Bizet
Lyrics(s): Cormon, Carre
Producer: English National Opera
Conductor: Roland boer
Director: Penny Woolcock
Design(s): Dick Bird, Fifty-nine productions (video design)
Costume: Kevin Pollard
Lighting: Jennifer Schriever
Choreographer: Andrew Dawson
Translation: Martin Fitzpatrick