Details

Irreverent slice of classical mythology - sensual and satirical, hilarious and heart-warming. The god Jupiter is captivated by Semele's intoxicating beauty in a dramatic love story of the divine and the mortal. It cannot last, and Semele suffers the consequences. Sky and Artsworld Season. Running time approximately 3hrs 15mins

Cast/Performers

Carolyn Sampson (Semele), Ian Bostridge (Jupiter), Stephanie Marshall (Ino), Kathleen Kuhlmann (Juno), Robin Blaze (Athamas), Graeme Danby (Somnus), Iain Paterson (Cadmus), Janis Kelly (Iris)

Creatives/Company

Music: Handel
Lyrics: Congreve
Book by: Ovid
Company: English National Opera
Conductor: (tbc)
Director(s): Robert Carsen (original director), John La Bouchardiere (revival director)
Design: Patrick Kinmonth
Lighting: Jean Kalman
Choreographer: Philippe Giraudeau

Semele

Semele (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T0448160837. Details of all Semele archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S2083

Archive Listings

18 Nov 04
to
18 Dec 04

London Coliseum
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

UK Theatre Web: 27Nov04:
wow this is it.

User Reviews

USER (27Nov04): wow this is it.

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