The Elixir of Love
Donizetti
Classic Revival
About the production
An ear-tickling delight for all lovers of 19th-century Italian bel canto, Jonathan Miller’s affectionately comic take on Donizetti’s bittersweet rural romance, set in and around a 1950s American diner, won all hearts at its 2010 ENO debut and now enjoys a return date with a fresh cast.
Dazzling soprano Sarah Tynan reprises her role as the adorable, Marilyn-styled Adina. Fast-rising tenor Ben Johnson (Kathleen Ferrier Award Winner 2008) and baritone Benedict Nelson (The Daily Telegraph’s ‘Best Newcomer’ of 2009) play the nerdy grease-monkey and the gum-chewing GI who both vie for her affections. Andrew Shore returns as the slick love potion salesman – a performance that earned him an Olivier Award nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Opera.
Performances
Sep 15, 23, 28 & Oct 1, 4, 6, at 7.30pm | Sep 17 at 6.30pm | Sep 25 & Oct 8 at 3pm
9 performances.
Part one: 1hr 15mins; Interval: 20mins; Part two: 55mins
Total running time: 2hrs 30mins
SIGNED PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 28 September - 7.30pm
Pre-performance talk: Sat 17 September at 4.45
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Pre-performance tours: Sat 17 September & Sat 1 October at 2.30
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The Elixir Of Love
Jonathan Miller's charming production of Donizetti's romantic comedy is back
Music courtesy of Chandos.
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