Details

Based upon Henry James' ghost tale. A young governess is despatched to the country to take charge of two small children by their distant uncle. Her charges appear to be the very picture of "deep sweet serenity" but there are sinister forces at work and her idyll is soon to be destroyed by terror. New Production. Running time 2 hours 10 minutes. Original production sponsored (2006) by the Miriinsky Theatre Trust (UK)

Cast/Performers

Rebecca Evans (Governess), Timothy Robinson (Prologue / Quint), Cheryl Barker (Miss Jessel), Ann Murray (Mrs Grose)

Creatives/Company

Music: Benjamin Britten
Lyrics: Myfanwy Piper
Corporate Sponsor: skyARTS
Producer(s): English National Opera, Mariinsky Theatre Russia
Conductor(s): Garry Walker, Garry Walker
Director: David McVicar
Design: Tanya McCallin
Lighting: Adam Silverman
Choreographer: Andrew George