Performance

Venue	Grand Theatre and Opera House
	Also: Howard Assembly Room
Town	Leeds
County	West Yorkshire
From	13th December 2001
To	21st December 2001
When	Dec 13, 15, 19, 21 at 19:15
Prices	From £5.00. To £43.50.
Grand Theatre and Opera House (V975)
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Gloriana

Work:: Gloriana (S1943)

Queen Elizabeth I is approaching the end of her reign. Her affection for the impulsive Earl of Essex is tested when he grows increasingly ambitious. Should she listen to the guidance of her advisors or be swayed by emotion?

Author	Benjamin Britten
Lyrics	William Plomer

Production:: (T721525214)

Sun in English. Sponsored by Manchester Airport. Running time approx. 3 hours.

Company	Opera North
Conductor	Richard Farnes
Director	Phyllida Lloyd
Design	Anthony Ward
Lighting	Rick Fisher
Choreographer	Kate Flatt
Performer	Josephine Barstow (Elizabeth I)
Performer	Thomas Randle (Earl of Essex)
Performer	Ruth Peel (Countess of Essex)
Performer	Karl Daymond (Lord Mountjoy)
Performer	Susannah Glanville (Penelope / Lady Rich)
Performer	Eric Roberts (Sir Robert Cecil)
Performer	Mark Beesley (Sir Walter Raleigh)
Performer	Richard Whitehouse (Henry Cuffe)

Listing:: L01504968591

Production details

Sun in English. Sponsored by Manchester Airport. Running time approx. 3 hours.

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