Details

The Pearl Fishers, first performed in Paris in 1863, was Bizet's first success on the operatic stage. The friendship of two pearl fishers, Zurga and Nadir is tested to its limits when both fall in love with the beautiful, but forbidden priestess Leila. Set in ancient Ceylon. Revival.

Cast/Performers

John Hudson (Nadir), Alycia Fashae (Leila Until 24 Mar), Judith Howarth (Leila from 29 Mar), Roberto Salvatori (Zurga), Mark Richardson (Nourabad), Rhys Meirion (Nadir from Mar 17)

Creatives/Company

Music: Bizet
Lyrics(s): Cormon, Carre
Company(s): English National Opera, Opera North
Conductor(s): Alex Ingram (Until 6 Apr), Michael Lloyd (From 7 Apr)
Director: Philip Prowse
Design: Philip Prowse
Lighting: Gerry Jenkinson
Choreographer(s): Geoffrey Cauley (original choreographer), Nicola Bowie (revival choreographer)
Translation(s): Nell Moody, John Moody