Details

In fourth-century Alexandria, Thais is the scandalous courtesan of the temple of Venus. She is pursued by Athanael, a former admirer who has converted to Christianity and who vows to deliver her from a life of dishonour into the redemptive arms of the Church. Beliefs clash and each transforms the other's life forever. Concert performance. Sung in French. The French-English libretto will be published with the programme. Running time 3 hours 10 mintues.

Cast/Performers

Elizabeth Futral (Thais), Richard Zeller (Athanael), Paul Charles Clarke (Nicias), Clive Bayley (Palemon), Victoria Joyce (La Charmeuse), Sarah-Jane Davies (Crobyle), Stephanie Marshall (Myrtale), Rebecca De Pont Davies (Albine)

Creatives/Company

Music: Massenet
Lyrics: Gallet
Company: English National Opera
Conductor: Emmanuel Joel

Thais

Thais (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T0787615740. Details of all Thais archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0219759377

Archive Listings

23 Sep 03
to
26 Sep 03

Barbican Centre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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