Venue: Theatre Royal
Running time: Doors: 6pm. Approx. running time: 3 hours including an interval
Important Information
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
Sung in English with English subtitles
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Out in the wood Oberon and Tytania, the powerful Fairy King and Queen, are locked in a dispute so fierce it’s causing climate catastrophe.
In nearby Athens live two young women, best friends, one loved by two men, the other by none. When these four escape the harsh restrictions of the city for the freedom of the wood it’s their relationships that hurtle towards catastrophe. By contrast, Bottom the weaver – keenest of amateur actors – is always sure of himself, even when he’s been made an ass of.
Britten found themes close to his heart in Shakespeare’s beloved comedy – night, dreams, the supernatural – inspiring music that is tuneful, witty and utterly beguiling. Martin Duncan’s production is joyously theatrical, conjuring a heady, intoxicated atmosphere where love is definitely the drug.
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Under 18s
Tickets £10. To purchase these tickets you must be under 18 at the time of booking. You may be asked to show your ID on doors to confirm your age.
Try It ON scheme (new to opera)
Tickets £20. Register on the Opera North website
Under 30s
Tickets £10. Register on the Opera North website
School Groups
£10 tickets available on price bands 3 & 4. 1 free teacher per 10 tickets booked. Please email our Group Sales team or call 0115 989 5555 to book
Groups 10+
Save £7.50 off price bands 2 and 3 or £5.00 off price band 4. Please email our Group Sales team or call 0115 989 5555 to book
Over 60s
Save £2.50 per ticket
Registered Unwaged
Save 50% on all tickets. Call 0115 989 5555 to book. Tickets must be collected in person with proof of receipt of benefits
“How exhilarating to hear an audience convulsed with laughter in an opera house”
The Times“Wonderfully funny… about as good as it gets”
The Guardian“Full of wit and wonder”
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