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A Tuscan village, early 19th century. Inspired by the story of Tristan and Isolde, the shy young Nemorino buys potion from a quack, Dulcamara, in the hope of winning Adina. She seems to prefer Belcore, a sergeant of the garrison, and irritated by Nemorino's now apparent indifference towards her, she promises to marry Belcore immediately. Convinced that the elixir will take effect within 24 hours. Nemorino begs her to wait, but she refuses. Nemorino joins the army, using his enlisting bonus to buy another bottle of elixir. Finding himself suddenly surrounded by village girls , he presumes the elixir is working, unaware of the rumour that his uncle has died leaving him a large fortune. Adina feels intense envy and realises that it is Nemorino she really loves. Learning of his sacrifices, she redeems him from the army and the couple are married. Dulcamara capitalises on the apparent success of his elixir and does a roaring trade.

Creatives/Company

Music: Donizetti
Lyrics: Romani

Archive listings for The Elixir of Love

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

T797603567

The King's Head Theatre's final opera production of 2019 is the The Elixir of Love as you've never seen it before. Our new English version of Donizetti's dazzling comic opera blends the sensational music with a decidedly different take on the astonishing tale of romance and magic.
25 Sep 19 to 26 Oct 19The King's Head Theatre, Inner London :: V235
listing details L0289708698

T363542002

Company Scottish Opera. Director Oliver Platt. Conductor Francesco Corti. Conductor Derek Clark (Perth). Conductor James Grossmith (Nov 4 / 6). Lighting Mark Howland. Design Oliver Townsend. Performer Elena Xanthoudakis (Adina). Performer Edgaras Montvidas (Nemorino). Performer Marcin Bronikowski (Belcore). Performer Francesco Facini (Dr Dulcamara). Performer Sarah Redgwick (Giannetta).
29 Oct 16Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh :: V633
listing details L1144868420
25 Oct 16Perth Theatre, Perth :: V637
listing details L1767587965
18 Oct 16Beacon Arts Centre (formerly Arts Guild Theatre), Greenock :: V1047
listing details L0491221675

T856764957

Presented byLeeds Youth Opera.
8 Jul 15The Carriageworks, Leeds :: V1666392263
listing details L172558348

T01452234954

Running time: 2hrs (inclu. interval)Company OperaUpClose. Director Valentina Ceschi. Musical Director John Gibbons. Design Kate Lane. Costume Kate Lane. Lighting Benjamin Polya.
2 Dec 14 to 13 Dec 14The King's Head Theatre, Inner London :: V235
listing details L1758671401

T652320365

Running time: 2hrs 30mins.Producer English National Opera. Conductor Rory Macdonald. Director Jonathan Miller (original director). Director Elaine Tyler-Hall (revival director). Design Isabella Bywater. Lighting Hans-Atke Sjoquist. Translation Kelley Rourke. Performer Ben Johnson (Nemorino). Performer Lucy Crowe (Adina). Performer Benedict Nelson (Belcore). Performer Andrew Shore (Dulcamara - Sep 15-Oct 1). Performer William Robert Allenby (Dulcamara - Oct 4 / 6 / 8). Performer Ella Kirkpatrick (Gianetta).
15 Sep 11 to 8 Oct 11London Coliseum, West End :: V376
listing details L0995711076

T1105898678

Company Peterborough Opera.
28 Oct 10 to 30 Oct 10Key Theatre, Peterborough :: V27
listing details L1348615593

T199444217

Prepare to be transported to the Wild West in Preston Opera’s adaptation of an old favourite with a modern twist. Sympathetically transformed from its original setting of a small Italian village to the streets of Wild West during the Californian gold rush, we follow the amusing attempts of the young, hapless love-struck Nemorino, whose tries to win the lovely Adina’s affection with a magic love potion (which is little more than cheap plonk). Complete with soldiers, saloon girls, and the town sheriff, The Elixir of Love features a strong principal cast supported by the vocal talents of Preston Opera’s chorus, and promises to be a truly memorable performance ideal for all the family.Company Preston Opera.
29 Apr 10 to 2 May 10Guild Hall and Charter Theatre, Preston :: V524
listing details L1396241880

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Scenery and costumes provided by New York City Opera and originally created for the Royal Swedish Opera. Running time: 2hrs 25minsProducer English National Opera. Conductor Pablo Heras-Casado. Director Jonathan Miller. Design Isabella Bywater. Lighting Hans Ake Sjoquist. Translation Kelley Rourke. Performer Sarah Tynan (Adina). Performer John Tessier (Nemorino). Performer Andrew Shore (Belcore). Performer Julia Sporsen (Giannetta).
12 Feb 10 to 23 Mar 10London Coliseum, West End :: V376
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