Manon Lescaut is a devastating depiction of a woman wrestling with her desire for love on her own terms, and the rigid double standards imposed on her by society. The opera was a breakthrough hit for its composer, Giacomo Puccini, packed with memorable music and heartbreaking drama.
Jude Christian, fresh from a critically acclaimed Titus Andronicus at London’s Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, brings incisive direction and a sharp, poetic new translation to her radical new production, while ETO Music Director Gerry Cornelius conducts.
Check out our interview with Amy J. Payne and The Rake's Progress cast member Edward Hawkins here.
Photography by Richard Hubert Smith.
Pre-show talks (booking essential on 01223 503333)
Join members of the ETO creative team for a pre-show talk where they will share insights into this new production of Manon Lescaut.
Hear from ETO's Spring 2024 company about bringing their upcoming tour to life – find out more about English Touring Opera, this season’s creative process, what you can expect from the evening’s performance. Bring along your questions – there will also be a short Q&A to conclude the talk!
Hear from ETO's Spring 2024 company about bringing their upcoming tour to life – find out more about English Touring Opera, this season’s creative process, what you can expect from the evening’s performance. Bring along your questions – there will also be a short Q&A to conclude the talk!
Running Time
Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes including an interval
General Guidance
Performed in English with English Surtitles
Tickets
Wednesday 1 & Friday 3, 7.30pm:
£25/£35/£45*
*All ticket prices inclue a £3 per ticket booking fee.
Assisted Performances:
Audio Described performance: Friday 3 May, 7:30pm
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