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. Sponsored by Van den Bergh Foods.

Creatives/Company

Music: Benjamin Britten
Lyrics: Myfanwy Piper
Company(s): Brighton Festival Opera, The Endymion Ensemble
Conductor: David Angus
Director: Olivia Fuchs
Design: Rae Smith
Lighting: Bruno Poet