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Britten's opera Peter Grimes is one of the most important operas of the 20th century, with some of the most powerful and evocative music ever written. Set in a small fishing village, Britten's take on the original Crabbe poem paints Grimes as a more tortured character, a man despised by his local community after the suspicious death of his apprentice. The local school teacher Ellen Orford is almost his only supporter, but as the community's mistrust grows, Grimes spirals into a downfall with tragic consequences.

One of the 5 star reviews called this production 'compelling, unsettling and ravishingly sung', so an evening not to be missed.

Martin Handley presents Deborah Warner's new production, and is joined by writer and broadcaster Kate Kennedy.

Peter Grimes ..... Allan Clayton, tenor
Ellen Orford ..... Maria Bengtsson, soprano
Captain Balstrode ..... Bryn Terfel, bass-baritone
Swallow ..... John Tomlinson, bass
Ned Keene ..... Jacques Imbrailo, baritone
Auntie ..... Catherine Wyn-Rogers, mezzo-soprano
Mrs Sedley ..... Rosie Aldridge, mezzo-soprano
Bob Boles ..... John Graham-Hall, tenor
First Niece ..... Jennifer France, soprano
Second Niece ..... Alexandra Lowe, soprano
Rev. Horace Adams ..... James Gilchrist, tenor
Hobson ..... Stephen Richardson, bass
Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Richard Hetherington, conductor

Read the full synopsis on the Royal Opera House website: https://bit.ly/3JlrCcD

Image: 漏 Yasuko Kageyama