Tchaikovsky and Pushkin: two of Russia’s greatest artists come together in this sweeping tale of unfulfilled love. A lovesick young girl; a cocky young man who thoughtlessly spurns her; a heart-stopping duel between should-be friends. Read more …
Director Oliver Mears (Director of Opera, The Royal Opera) teams up with award-winning designer Annemarie Woods, setting this hopelessly romantic opera in a world full of memories and dreams, where the past is ever present.
An unflinchingly serious three-and-a-quarter hours.
A production which is as strong on emotion as it is on narrative.
All in all, a throughly magnificent performance—if slow to gain momentum—and certainly a production not to be missed.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Friday April 27, 2018, until Saturday May 5, 2018. More info: www.theambassadors.com/theatreroyalglasgow/
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen from Thursday May 10, 2018, until Saturday May 12, 2018. More info: www.hmtaberdeen.com
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness from Tuesday May 15, 2018, until Saturday May 19, 2018. More info: www.eden-court.co.uk
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Wednesday May 23, 2018, until Thursday May 31, 2018. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/festival
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