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Ages: 6+
Opened: October 11, 2024
Closing: October 31, 2024

The Turn of the Screw - West End History , Info & More

London Coliseum
St. Martin's Lane WC2N 4ES London

With its dark, evocative score, Britten’s The Turn of the Screw is one of the most unnerving of all operas. Told in flashback from a psychiatric ward, a young governess is terrorised by unseen forces in a remote country house. The setting is Bronte-esque, but the menace is pure Hitchcock.



A young, inexperienced governess is invited to a bleak country house, home to two orphaned children, both deeply troubled, possibly possessed. Her anxiety mounts. There are strangled cries in the night, a figure on the tower, a face at the window. But are they just figments of her imagination, or malign presences threatening the charges in her care? She can’t be sure – and nor can we – as the tension builds towards a nerve-shredding climax.



Britten’s innovative score is a masterpiece of twentieth century opera. With 13 virtuosic instruments, this most eminent British opera composer creates an eerie palette of orchestral colours, with both acts divided into 8 scenes.



A ‘screw’ theme connects all the interludes and this tightens in intensity as the mood grows darker and darker. Particularly effective is the opera’s use of nursery rhymes to raise the tension – a technique adopted by many horror films.



Directed and designed by Isabella Bywater, the production features Ailish Tynan in the role of the Governess. Central to the opera’s eerie subject, the roles of Miss Jessel and Peter Quint are sung by former ENO Harewood artist Eleanor Dennis and Robert Murray. The production is conducted by Duncan Ward – and Charlotte Corderoy on 29 and 31 Oct, who both make their ENO debut.



Libretto by Myfanwy Piper (based on the 1898 novella The Turn of the Screw by Henry James).



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BSL signed: Sunday 13 October 2024 at 2.30pm


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Five Singers Named Winners of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024


The Met has announced the winners of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. Learn more about the winners here!

Ten Singers Advance To The Final Round Of The 2024 Met Opera Eric And Dominique Laffont Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


Discover the ten talented singers who have advanced to the final round of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition.

Cast Members Announced For THE TURN OF THE SCREW at Hayes Theatre Co
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 3, 2024


Craig Baldwin in association with Hayes Theatre Co has announced some of the stellar cast for the upcoming chamber opera The Turn of the Screw which opens in August.

Brother Dege Releases Final Aurora Preview With 'Turn Of The Screw'
by Michael Major - Feb 29, 2024


Brother Dege, shares a final preview from his forthcoming album, Aurora with the release of 'Turn of the Screw' and its accompanying video. Dege previously released the songs, and videos, for “Where the Black Flowers Grow,” and 'The Devil You Know.' Plus, check out tour dates!

Kara Young Joins THE APIARY For Final Week of Performances
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


Kara Young will reunite with her Clyde’s director, Kate Whoriskey, when she joins the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY on Wednesday evening, February 28th for the production’s final week of performances.

Review: TURNING THE SCREW, King's Head Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 17, 2024


English composer Benjamin Britten is writing The Turn of the Screw. Based on a novella by Henry James, it follows the worries of a young governess sent to the countryside to take care of a pair of children. As Britten is building his melodies, the government is working hard to shut down the influence of what they call “high profile homosexuals’’ (think John Gielgud and friends).

THE APIARY World Premiere Extends at Second Stage Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2024


Second Stage Theater’s world premiere production of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey, has been extended one week. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!

CLUE and INTO THE WOODS Lead the St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards with 11 Nominations Each
by James Lindhorst - Feb 2, 2024


The St. Louis Theatre Circle announced their 2024 Nominations on Friday. STAGES St. Louis’ production of CLUE and New Jewish Theatre’s production of INTO THE WOODS lead all productions with 11 nominations each. Twenty-four different companies and 55 unique productions were represented among 165 nominations in 33 categories. Awards will be handed out on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at The Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts on the Webster University campus.  

THE APIARY World Premiere Starring Taylor Schilling & More Begins Previews
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024


THE APIARY, a world premiere play by Kate Douglas, begins previews tonight at Second Stage Theater's Tony Kiser Theater. Directed by Kate Whoriskey.

Len Cariou to Star in TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at Sea Dog Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024


The award-winning Sea Dog Theater will present Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie, by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Mitch Albom, directed by Erwin Maas. Learn how to purchase tickets!

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Comes to Wilton's Music Hall in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024


This Spring, Charles Court Opera makes a welcome return to Wilton’s with a sizzling production of Rossini’s comic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville. 

Annaleigh Ashford, Mark Linn-Baker & More to Star in Red Bull Theater's IMAGINARY INVALID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024


RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Imaginary Invalid by Molière.

Cast Set For TURNING THE SCREW at King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024


As one of the first shows in the new King’s Head dedicated theatre space, Turning the Screw has announced their cast for 2024!

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 18, 2024


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in St. Louis! Winners include Ozark Actors Theatre and more.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 12, 2024


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Chicago! Winners include Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Stage Coach Players, Chicago Summer Opera and more.

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Starring Michael Imperioli, Jeremy Strong & Victoria Pedretti Sets Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024


The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!

The Filigree Theatre's Second Show Of The Season PHOTOGRAPH 51 To Play Factory On 5th
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024


The second show in The Filigree Theatre's special Fifth Anniversary Season, “Photograph 51,” written by Anna Ziegler, will start Thursday, Jan. 25 and continue through Sunday, Jan. 28 starting at 8 p.m. each night, with a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee, at the Factory on 5th (3409 E. 5th St., Austin, TX 78702).

Cast & Creative Team Set for DIAL M FOR MURDER at The Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024


The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Dial M for Murder, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original play by Frederick Knott.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Chicago Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Australia - Sydney Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2023 Sydney Theatre Awards Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2023


2023 Sydney Theatre Awards nominations have been announced, with leading productions like 'Fences' and 'Hubris & Humiliation' receiving seven nominations each. Find out more about the nominees and the upcoming gala ceremony.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; FREAKY FRIDAY, CLUE, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Chicago Awards; I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, DARYO'S ALL-AMERICAN DINER, Illinois Shakespeare Festival & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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