ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE

Of all the music inspired by the ancient tale of the old philosopher who sells his soul for a second lease of  life, Gounod's Goethe-based opera is at once the most grandly spectacular and the most endearingly romantic.

Updating the story's classic setting to a more contemporary world at war, this new co-production with New York's Metropolitan Opera marks the UK opera debut of the Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff. A stunning cast is led by Toby Spence (2008's wide-eyed Candide) and Melody Moore (2009's heart-stopping Mimì in La bohème) as Faust and Marguerite, with Iain Paterson as the devilish Mephistopheles and Benedict Nelson (The Daily Telegraph's 'Best Newcomer' of 2009) as Gretchen's soldier brother Valentin. ENO's Olivier Award-winning Music Director, Edward Gardner conducts.

Watch a short film about Jersey Boys, the West End smash-hit directed by Des McAnuff

Sep 18, 21, 30 & Oct 6, 14 at 7pm , Sep 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16 at 6pm

A co-production with the Metropolitan Opera, New York
9 performances. Running time: 3hrs 15mins

RELATED TALKS AND EVENTS

Opera Stars - drop your children off for operatic adventures while you enjoy the opera, Sep 25 from 5.30pm

Pre-performance conversation, Sep 18 at 5pm

CAST

Cast includes Toby Spence, Melody Moore, Iain Paterson, Benedict Nelson, Anna Grevelius & Pamela Helen Stephen

Conductor Edward Gardner; Director Des McAnuff; Set Designer Robert Brill; Costume Designer Paul Tazewell; Lighting Designer Peter Mumford; Choreographer Kelly Devine; Video Designer Dustin O'Neill