Details

Set in 1930s Spain, La Favorite tells the tale of Fernand who abandons monastic life on falling in love with Leonor. However, it is only after their wedding that he discovers that she was once the mistress or 'la favorite' of King Alphonse of Castille who, forbidden by the Pope to divorce his wife, had agreed to release her to marry as a prize for Fernand's recent military victories. What will happen to the newlyweds now Leonor's shameful secret has been uncovered?

Cast/Performers

David Woodward (Fernand), Catherine Backhouse (Leonor), Tristan Hambleton (Balthazar), Kevin Greenlaw (King Alphonse)

Creatives/Company

Author: Gaetano Donizetti
Presented by: University College Opera
Adapted by: R. Harris-Warrick
Director: John Ramster
Conductor: Charles Peebles

La Favorite

La Favorite (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T01920108699. Details of all La Favorite archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S837269364

Archive Listings

14 Mar 16
to
19 Mar 16

Theatre Royal Stratford East
Outer London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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