Venue: Theatre Royal
Running time: Doors: 6pm. Running time: Approx. 2 hours 20 minutes
Important Information
Age Guidance: 12+
Under 14s should be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over
Contains references to adult themes including sexual abuse and bullying
Sung in English with English subtitles
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Members Pre-sale: Tuesday 6 May at 10am
Friends of Opera North Pre-sale: Tuesday 6 May at 10am
General On-sale: Wednesday 14 May at 10am
An exciting new collaboration between Opera North and Phoenix Dance Theatre based on one of the most operatic of Handel’s English oratorios.
Handel’s touch is light, but this is a story with a dark heart and strong contemporary resonance: Susanna is the victim of two powerful, predatory men out to destroy her reputation; yet her strength and steadfastness win out in the end. Choreographed by Phoenix Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director, Marcus Jarrell Willis, in collaboration with Director Olivia Fuchs, dance and opera combine in a reimagining of the Susanna and the Elders biblical story, from which emerges a biting parable for our times.
This production will include creative integrated BSL signing.
Cast & Creatives
Joanna Soller: Conductor
Marcus Jarrell Willis: Choreographer
Olivia Fuchs: Director
Zahra Mansouri: Set & Costume Designer
Jake Wiltshire: Lighting Designer
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Tickets: £13. Collect at box office only. To purchase these tickets you must be 18 or under at the time of booking. You may be asked to show your ID on doors to confirm your age.
School Groups
Tickets: £13. One free teacher per ten pupils. Bands C and D only. Please email our Group Sales team or call 0115 989 5555 to book.
Stalls – Band C: £55, Band D: £42
Dress Circle – Band C: £55
Upper Circle – Band C: £55
Balcony – Band C: £55, Band D: £42
Groups 10+
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Standby Ticket for £25 on any available seat from 6pm on the day of the performance. Book in person at the box office.
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