Performance

Venue	London Coliseum
Town	West End
County	Greater London
From	22nd October 2009
To	9th November 2009
When	Oct 22, 20, Nov 4, 9 at 19:30. Oct 24, Nov 7 at 18:30
London Coliseum (V376)
Current/Future Listings
Listings Archive

The Turn of the Screw

Work:: The Turn of the Screw (S2112)

Based upon Henry James' ghost tale. A young governess is despatched to the country to take charge of two small children by their distant uncle. Her charges appear to be the very picture of "deep sweet serenity" but there are sinister forces at work and her idyll is soon to be destroyed by terror.

Music	Benjamin Britten
Lyrics	Myfanwy Piper

Production:: (T0582051135)

A production of the Mariinsky Theatre, Russia. Original production sponsored by the Mariinsky Theatre Trust (UK). Revival supported by the English Opera Group. Running time 2hrs 10mins

Producer	English National Opera
Conductor	Charles Mackerras (Sir)
Conductor	Martin Fitzpatrick (Nov 9)
Director	David McVicar
Design	Tanya McCallin
Director	Andrew George (movement)
Lighting	Adam Silverman
Performer	Rebecca Evans (Governess)
Performer	Timothy Robinson (The Prologue / Peter Quint)
Performer	Ann Murray (Mrs Grose)
Performer	Cheryl Barker (Miss Jessel)

Listing:: L0503939648

Current production:Work

Production details

A production of the Mariinsky Theatre, Russia. Original production sponsored by the Mariinsky Theatre Trust (UK). Revival supported by the English Opera Group. Running time 2hrs 10mins

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