The Minotaur

This event has now finished Until May 3 2008 Royal Opera House, Bow St, London, WC2E 9DD Full details & map

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Time Out says

Stephen Langridge directs the world premiere of Harrison Birtwistle's remarkable new work (commissioned by The Royal Opera). It brings to the stage a famous character of Greek myth – part man, part beast, the Minotaur is trapped in a labyrinth and constrained by his violent role there, yet he longs to discover his own identity and his own voice. Among the innocents of a blood sacrifice Athens must pay to Crete is Theseus, who has come to challenge the creature. But he also attracts the attention of Ariadne – and it is her help that ensures his success in the labyrinth. Starring John Tomlinson (Minotaur), Johan Reuter (Theseus) and Christine Rice (Ariadne). Anthony Pappano conducts; the libretto is by poet David Harsent.

Royal Opera House details

Royal Opera House, Bow St, London, WC2E 9DD

Transport Covent Garden 

Telephone

020 7304 4000

http://www.roh.org.uk

Times Tues 7.30pm

Prices £5-£65

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