Details

Based upon Henry James' ghost tale. A young governess is despatched to the country to take charge of two small children by their distant uncle. Her charges appear to be the very picture of "deep sweet serenity" but there are sinister forces at work and her idyll is soon to be destroyed by terror. Sung in English. Running time 2 hours 17 minutes. Supported (2002) by The Dalriada Trust.

Cast/Performers

Ian Bostridge (Prologue / Peter Quint), Joan Rodgers (Governess), Jane Henschel (Mrs Grose), Vivian Tierney (Miss Jessel)

Creatives/Company

Music: Benjamin Britten
Lyrics: Myfanwy Piper
Company: Royal Opera
Conductor: Daniel Harding
Director(s): Deborah Warner, Jean Kalman (revival), Tom Pye (revival)
Design(s): Jean Kalman, Tom Pye
Lighting: Jean Kalman
Costume: John Bright

The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T01307824936. Details of all The Turn of the Screw archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S2112

Archive Listings

7 Jan 02
to
16 Jan 02

Royal Opera House
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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