Pre-performance talks
ENO’s pre-performance talks are the perfect introduction to the season’s productions for both opera newcomers and seasoned opera-goers.
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Learn more about the new productions in ENO’s season by joining one or all of our series of lively pre-performance conversations. Members of the creative team, cast, ENO staff and guest speakers share behind-the-scenes insights and provide context around our productions. Talks last for approximately 45 minutes.
2018/19 pre-performance talks
Jack the Ripper: The Women of Whitechapel: Wed 3 April, 17.45
Iain Bell’s new opera explores powerful themes of community and women struggling against the odds, posing questions about the hypocritical attitudes of ‘respectable’ society.
Hosted by journalist Christopher Cook, in conversation with composer Iain Bell, librettist Emma Jenkins and Jack the Ripper expert Philip Hutchinson.
Man of La Mancha, Sat 4 May, 12.30
Inspired by Miguel de Cervante’s ‘Don Quixote’, this classic tale of knighthood abounds with love, loyalty and adventure.
Hosted by music theatre historian Professor Millie Taylor from the University of Winchester, in conversation with Cervantes scholar Professor Jonathan Thacker.
2019/20 pre-performance talks
Orpheus & Eurydice: Thu 10 October, 17:30
Orpheus in the Underworld: Wed 23 October, 17:30
The Mask of Orpheus: Fri 25 October, 17:00
The Mikado: Sat 16 November, 16:30
Orphée: Wed 20 November, 17:30
Carmen: Tues 11 February, 17:30
Luisa Miller: Fri 21 February, 17:30
Madam Butterfly: Wed 11 March, 17:30
The Marriage of Figaro: Thu 19 March, 17:00
Rusalka: Fri 3 April, 17:00
