Details

Set in Paris in1905, a three act comedy which includes a can-can at Chez Maxim's. The plot centres around the past love affair between Madame Glavari (the wealthy widow of the title) and Count Danilovitsch - which becomes inextricably entailed with the appalling state of the Pontevedrian economy (they need her cash). Several sub-plots add to the drama - the Ambassador's fondness for young females and his wife's penchant for even younger men - all help to produce an evening of witty songs and lively music. Approx running time 2 hours 30 minutes. Sung in English

Cast/Performers

Lesley Garrett (Hanna Glawari - Ex Oct 18 / 20), Naomi Harvey (Hanna Glawari - Oct 18 / 20), Jeffrey Black (Count Danilo), Ailish Tynan (Valencienne), Tracey Welborn (Camille de Rosillon), Donald Maxwell (Baron Zeta), Geoffrey Dolton (Njegus)

Creatives/Company

Music: Franz Lehar
Book by: Victor Leon
Lyrics: Leo Stein
Company: Welsh National Opera
Conductor: Michal Klauza
Director(s): Patrice Caurier, Moshe Leiser
Design: Christian Fenouillat
Costume: Agostino Cavalca
Lighting: Christophe Forey
Choreographer: Stuart Hopps
Translation: Jeremy Sams