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Opens: November 15, 2024
Closing: December 05, 2024
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World War II is at its height in this inventive new staging of Donizetti’s opera buffa, or romantic comedy, The Elixir of Love.



Framed as a TV sitcom episode, this warm-hearted story of unrequited love unfolds with the arrival of a love potion salesman on a beautiful English country house estate staffed by Land Girls and locals.



Adina, the lady of the manor, has long suppressed her feelings for Nemorino, who is working on the estate. She’s indifferent to his advances so he seeks the help of Dulcamara, a travelling salesman with a sharp suit and nice line in miracle cures. Nemorino discovers the power of playing it cool after drinking a love potion and becomes flavour of the month amongst the land girls and farmhands. But can he persuade Adina away from the charming Belcore?



This is one of the finest examples of all bel canto operas. Bel canto is a style of opera where the primary focus of the music is on the beautiful vocal lines. ‘Una furtiva lagrima’ (‘I saw the tear’), sung by Nemorino in Act 2, is perhaps the most famous aria in all bel canto operas. This creates some truly moving moments to set alongside the warmth and humour of the production.



This production of Donizetti’s opera will spotlight talented singers making their ENO debut alongside some firm favourites. We welcome director Harry Fehr and Austrian-Spanish conductor Teresa Riveiro Böhm to the ENO for the first time. Meanwhile, our familiar faces include acclaimed soprano and former Harewood artist Rhian Lois who sings Adina.



__Assisted performances__


Relaxed - Thursday 5 December 2024, 12.30pm


BSL signed - Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 7pm



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The Santa Fe Opera Names 44 Apprentice Singers For The 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2023


The Santa Fe Opera has announced the 44 members of its 2024 Apprentice Program for Singers.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Australia - Sydney Awards; THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, FORGETTING TIM MINCHIN, Blackout Theatre Company & 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 Australia - Sydney Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, A FEW GOOD MEN, Regals Musical Society & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards December 5th Standings; THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Seattle Opera Announces Lineup For 60th Anniversary Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2023


Seattle Opera Announces Lineup For 60th Anniversary Concert featuring world-class singers in a celebration of the company's artistic highlights. Join them on May 11, 2024, at McCaw Hall for an unforgettable evening of music and memories.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; FORGETTING TIM MINCHIN Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: First Look at THE ELIXIR OF LOVE at San Francisco Opera
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023


The final production of San Francisco Opera’s 2023 Fall Season marks the return Gaetano Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love (L’Elisir d’Amore) for a six-performance run at the War Memorial Opera House opening tonight, November 19. Check out production photos here!

San Francisco Opera Guild Hosts AN EVENING ON THE STAGE Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023


San Francisco Opera Guild's An Evening on the Stage gala dinner honors Karen J. Kubin and Mary and Bill Poland on Tuesday, November 28 at the War Memorial Opera House.

THE ELIXIR OF LOVE Comes to Alaska Center For the Performing Arts This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023


THE ELIXIR OF LOVE Comes to Alaska Center For the Performing Arts This Week. Performances run October 27-29.

Florida Grand Opera Opens 2023�"2024 Season With Verdi's LA TRAVIATA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023


Florida Grand Opera (FGO)’s 82nd season opens with La traviata. Learn more about the opera here!

Palm Beach Opera Reveals Star-Studded Cast for 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023


Palm Beach Opera has announced the world-class cast for its 2024 Season, which features Puccini’s “Tosca,” Offenbach’s “The Tales of Hoffman,” and for the first time in 15 years, Bellini’s “Norma,” all beginning in January next year. Learn more about the cast and the full season here!

Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Announces 2023-2024 Resident Artists And Apprentice Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2023


General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper today announced the selection of the artists for the Resident Artist and Apprentice Artist programs for the 2023-2024 season. The 2023-2024 Resident Artists include soprano Kelli Van Meter, mezzo-soprano Christine Boddicker, tenor Benjamin Ruiz, bass-baritone Jose Olivares, and pianist/coach Jimin Seo.

Sarasota Opera Reveals Casting For its 2024 Winter Opera Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023


Casting has been announced for the 2024 Winter Opera Festival.  Audiences can look forward to a thrilling season, which opens on February 17th, featuring Bizet’s Carmen, Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Verdi’s Luisa Miller, and Haydn's Deceit Outwitted (L’infedeltà delusa). 

San Francisco Opera Launches its 101st Season Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2023


San Francisco Opera launches its second century on Friday, September 8 with Opera Ball and an Opening Night Concert featuring Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducting soloists Roberto Alagna and Aleksandra Kurzak with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

Seattle Opera to Celebrate 60th Anniversary with Exciting Lineup of Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023


Learn about the upcoming events and festivities as Seattle Opera commemorates its 60th anniversary. Find out the details of their exciting lineup and plan your attendance accordingly.

Florida Grand Opera Announces Casting For 2023�"24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2023


Florida Grand Opera announces an exciting mix of internationally acclaimed artists, South Florida favorites, and rising stars for its 82nd consecutive season featuring three of the lyric stage's most popular titles.

Verdi's Classic LA TRAVIATA Closes Memorable Season At Seattle Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2023


In Seattle Opera’s mainstage finale, audiences will be treated to one of opera’s most enduring favorites: La traviata, Giuseppe Verdi’s sumptuous tale of true love lost.

The ENO Presents Górecki's Critical Sensation SYMPHONY OF SORROWFUL SONG
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023


This April, closing the main stage season at the London Coliseum, the English National Opera (ENO) presents Henryk Górecki's Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, the iconic poetic meditation on motherhood and loss.

San Diego Opera's THE FALLING AND THE RISING To Feature Active Military In Singing Roles
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2023


San Diego Opera's 2022-2023 season comes to a close with Zach Redler's opera about  military spirit with The Falling and the Rising. The Falling and the Rising opens May 12, 2022 at 7:30  PM at the Balboa Theatre as part of the dētour Series.

OPERA AT JIMBOUR Celebrates 20 Years With Biggest Program Ever
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2023


Twenty years after its first event, Opera at Jimbour will return from May 5 to 7 with a rich program to make its decades-long heritage proud. The capstone event of Qld Music Trails' Southern Trail, gives classical connoisseurs a chance to immerse in the stunning Western Downs region while enjoying the spoils of the state's finest arts.  

REFUGEES IN THE GARDEN CITY By Jim Moran To Have World Premiere In Seattle
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 19, 2023


Pratidhwani - a Seattle-area based organization of South Asian performing artists, and ReAct Theatre will present the world premiere of Refugees in the Garden City, a play in English by Jim Moran, produced in collaboration with Taproot Theatre in the Isaac Studio at Taproot Theatre in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle. The production will run March 25th through April 16th.

Puccini's TOSCA to Open at San Diego Opera Next Month Starring Michelle Bradley and Greer Grimsley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023


San Diego Opera’s 2022-2023 Season will continue with Puccini’s Tosca on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the San Diego Civic Theatre for four performances.

What You Need to Know About CARMEN at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023


Opera’s legendary femme fatale returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago with Bizet’s Carmen — March 11 – April 7, 2023 — starring J’Nai Bridges, a leading interpreter of the famous title role and a singer with deep Chicago roots.

Puccini's TOSCA Continues San Diego Opera Season March 25, 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2023


San Diego Opera's 2022-2023 Season continues with Puccini's Tosca on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the San Diego Civic Theatre for four performances.

San Francisco Opera Announces 2023�"24 Season, Featuring OMAR, THE MAGIC FLUTE & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023


San Francisco Opera has announced details for the Company’s 101st season, which opens September 8, 2023. See production details, how to purchase tickets and more!

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