Details

This compelling re-telling of Sophocles' timeless Theban tragedies focuses on the fate of Oedipus and his daughter Antigone. Murder and incest, political ambition, love and loyalty, hatred and revenge drive everyone on a collision course which can only lead to catastrophe. New production supported by The Boltini Trust, PRS for Music Foundation and ENO's Contemporary Opera Group. Sung and surtitled in English.

Cast/Performers

Roland Wood (Oedipus), Peter Hoare (Creon), Julia Sporsen (Antigone), Matthew Best (Tiresias), Susan Bickley (Jocasta), Christopher Ainslie (Messenger), Anthony Gregory (Haemon), Jonathan McGovern (Polynices)

Creatives/Company

Music: Julian Anderson
Lyrics: Frank McGuinness
Producer(s): English National Opera, Bonn Oper
Conductor: Edward Gardner
Director: Pierre Audi
Design(s): Tom Pye, Lysander Ashton (video)
Costume: Christof Hetzer
Lighting: Jean Kalman