Details

An operatic version of Shakespeare's fantasy play. With great skill and sensitivity, Britten presents the play as a charming opera, retaining the serene magic of the forest, the distress of the lovers, Puck's mischief, and Bottom's lamentably amateur theatre company. Sung in English. Approx. running time 3 hours 25 minutes. Production originally supported (2005) by Oak Foundation.

Cast/Performers

William Towers (Oberon), Gillian Keith (Titania), Mark Beesley (Theseus), Emma Selway (Hippolyta), Ed Lyon (Lysander), Jacques Imbrailo (Demetrius), Katie Van Kooten (Helena), Matthew Rose (Bottom), Jami Quarrell (Puck), Daniela Lehner (Hermia), Mark Richardson (Quince), Andrew Kennedy (Flute), Jeremy White (Snug), Colin Judson (Snout), Krzysztof Szumanski (Starveling), Katie Van Kooten, Matthew Rose, Jami Quarrell

Creatives/Company

Music: Benjamin Britten
Author: Shakespeare
Adapted by(s): Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears
Producer: Royal Opera
Conductor: Rory Macdonald
Director: Olivia Fuchs
Design(s): Niki Turner, John Driscoll (production design)
Lighting: Bruno Poet
Choreographer: Mandy Demetriou