English Touring Opera | Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress

Mon 15 Apr 2024

Synopsis

Young Tom Rakewell’s quiet life with his sweetheart Anne is turned upside down when the mysterious Nick Shadow comes to his door with whispers of wealth and luxury. But Nick soon finds out that the Devil finds work for idle hands, and that the promises of London life aren’t what they seem.

Igor Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress is a cynical but sympathetic tale of a young man’s fall. ETO’s new production is helmed by Polly Graham, Artistic Director of Longborough Festival Opera, and the highly regarded conductor and composer Jack Sheen.

Performed in English with English surtitles.

Age Guidance: 11+
Running Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)

PRE-SHOW TALK
6.30pm | Free with a show ticket
Find out more about THE RAKE’S PROGRESS from the opera’s Creative Team in this free, 30-minute conversation in the Theatre.

Tickets

DISCOUNTS*

£15 Under 16s
£20* 16-26 yrs and/or Students (with a free 16-26 & Student Membership), and Curve Connect
£15* Under 18s school groups
£5 off for Groups 10+
2-4-1 tickets for Friends and Supporters
15% off for Members / or 20% off if the purchase is completed before Wed 31st Jan 2024.

MULTIBUY OFFER: 10% off tickets when you buy both Manon Lescaut and The Rake’s Progress performances.

* Selected performances discount is applicable on price bands B – D only.

*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.

Credits & Acknowledgments

Director Polly Graham
Conductor Jack Sheen
Designer April Dalton
Lighting Designer Ben Ormerod
Movement Director Alex Gotch
Répétiteur Frances Hills

Production photography by Richard Hubert Smith