Details
Commissioned by the ENO] Studio and with an original libretto by Cindy Oswin,
A Better Place tells the story of Suzanne, a wealthy professional whose adoption of two East European orphans coincides with a crisis in her marriage and the appearance of Siward, the ghostly former inhabitant of her apartment.
A Better Place fuses the concerns of today with the lingering influence of the past. Performances end at approximately 22:10.
Cast/Performers
Christine Rice (Suzanne),
Mark Le Brocq (Siward),
Gail Pearson (Karen),
Roderick Williams (Michel)
Creatives/Company
Music:
Martin ButlerLyrics:
Cindy OswinCompany:
English National OperaConductor:
Paul DanielDirector:
Lenka UdovickiDesign:
Soutra GilmourChoreographer:
Sian WilliamsLighting:
Chahine Yavroyan