Performance

Venue	London Coliseum
Town	West End
County	Greater London
From	13th April 2002
To	4th May 2002
When	Apr 13, 17, 19, 25, 27, 30, May 4, 9 at 19:30
Prices	From £3.00. To £66.00.
London Coliseum (V376)
Current/Future Listings
Listings Archive

The Elixir of Love

Work:: The Elixir of Love (S1924)

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.

Music	Donizetti
Lyrics	Romani

Production:: (T01530602894)

Revival. Running time 2 hours 30 minutes.

Company	English National Opera
Director	Jude Kelly
Conductor	Michael Lloyd
Design	Robert Jones
Lighting	Howard Harrison
Choreographer	Quinny Sacks
Other	Paul Kieve (illusions consultant)
Translation	Arthur Jacobs
Performer	Rhys Meirion (Nemorino)
Performer	Alison Roddy (Adina)
Performer	Andrew Shore (Dulcamara)
Performer	Ashley Holland (Belcore)
Performer	Sally Harrison (Giannetta)

Listing:: L2138051541

Current production:Work

Production details

Revival. Running time 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Special Performances

30 Apr 02 Sign Interpreted Wendy Ebsworth

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