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. Sung in English. Running time: 2hrs 30mins.

Cast/Performers

Stephanie Corley (Hanna Glawari), Amy Freston (Valencienne), Allan Clayton (Camille de Rosillon), Nicolas Sharratt (Camille de Rosillon), William Dazeley (Danilo), Geoffrey Dolton (Baron Zeta), James McOran Campbell (Cascada), Nicholas Sharratt (St Brioche), Miranda Bevin (Sylviane), Claire Pascoe (Olga), Peter Bodenham (Bogdanowitsch), Richard Burkhard (Kromov), Jeremy Peaker (Pritschitsch)

Creatives/Company

Music: Franz Lehar
Book by: Victor Leon
Lyrics: Leo Stein
Company(s): Opera North, Opera Australia
Conductor: Wyn Davies
Director: Giles Havergal
Design: Leslie Travers
Costume: Leslie Travers
Choreographer: Craig Revel Horwood
Lighting: Oliver Fenwick
Translation: Kit Hesketh-Harvey