The Rakes Progress

ENGLISH TOURING OPERA: THE RAKE'S PROGRESS

By Stravinsky
Thu 2 - Sat 4 May 2024
Tickets £25-£45*

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Igor Stravinsky’s brilliantly inventive The Rake’s Progress charts young Tom Rakewell’s journey from an unexpected riches to ruin at the hands of his own naivety and a devilish new friend. One of Stravinsky’s crowning achievements in his pioneering career, the opera is a cynical but humanistic depiction of loss, love and how the devil finds work for idle hands.

The production is helmed by Polly Graham, Artistic Director of Longborough Festival Opera, and the up-and-coming conductor and composer Jack Sheen.

Check out our interview with Edward Hawkins and Amy J. Payne 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 The Rake's Progress.

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!
General Guidance

Performed in English with English Surtitles

Tickets

Thursday 2 & Saturday 4, 7.30pm:
£25/£35/£45*

*All ticket prices inclue a £3 per ticket booking fee.

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Gallery

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Videos

The Rake's Progress Official Trailer

The Rake's Progress Teaser

  • 'Admirably played under the direction of Jack Sheen.'

    THE TIMES
  • 'Several superb performances.'

    THE GUARDIAN
  • 'If you get the chance to see this on tour around Britain – go!'

    ARTMUSE LONDON
  • 'It suits the fearless vim and vigour of a young cast who here deliver an invigorating set of performances.'

    PLAYSTOSEE.COM
  • 'This is a thoughtful production. It should travel well.'

    EVENING STANDARD