The two great passions in John Christie’s life were opera and a beautiful young soprano, Audrey Mildmay, with whom he was completely smitten. Together with his formidable drive, they fuelled what many first saw as a monumental folly in the South Downs. Glyndebourne was triumphantly born amidst stiff manhattans, rolling lawns and the sound of sheep from across the HaHa. It was to become revered the world over.
Such was the scale of the enterprise that love alone was not enough. When a famous violinist was fogged in overnight in Eastbourne, Christie first heard of a group of refugees for whom life in Nazi Germany had become impossible. Perhaps they could help deliver Christie’s vision of the sublime – assuming of course they would be willing to cast Audrey as the leading light.
David Hare’s new play, first seen at Hampstead Theatre, is the story of an intense love affair and the unrelenting search for artistic excellence in the face of searing scrutiny, sacrifice and the impending Second World War.
Roger Allam, known for his versatile roles across stage and screen, brought his extensive experience to "The Moderate Soprano," having previously captivated audiences with his performances in productions such as "Les Misérables" and "Henry IV" at Shakespeare's Globe. more...
Nancy Carroll, known for her extensive work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and her role as Lady Felicia in the BBC series Father Brown, brought her remarkable talent to The Moderate Soprano. more...
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, known for his roles in BBC's Wolf Hall and Netflix's The Queen's Gambit, brought his versatile acting talent to the stage in The Moderate Soprano. more...
Paul Jesson, who portrayed the character of John Christie in "The Moderate Soprano," has an extensive theatre background, including notable roles such as Prospero in The Tempest and Gloucester in King Lear, and has also been recognized with an Olivier Award for his performance in The Normal Heart. more...
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