Event listing: A Midsummer Night's Dream | The London Coliseum | Thu 19 May 2011 at 19:30

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The London ColiseumSt. Martin's Lane, London, Greater London, WC2N 4ES, United Kingdom

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Programme

Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976)

Libretto by Peter Pears after Shakespeare

Performers

English National Opera
Leo Hussain	Conductor
Christopher Alden	Director
Iestyn Davies	Countertenor	Oberon
Sir Willard White	Bass	Bottom
Anna Christy	Soprano	Tytania
Allan Clayton	Tenor	Lysander
Benedict Nelson	Baritone	Demetrius
Kate Valentine	Soprano	Helena
Tamara Gura	Mezzo-soprano	Hermia
Jamie Manton	Spoken word	Puck
Paul Whelan	Bass	Theseus

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A Midsummer Night's Dream at English National Opera

Intermezzo, 21st May

Several audience members didn't bother to return after the interval, and there were a few walkouts even before that. It seems Christopher Alden's darkly brilliant new production isn't for everybody. But those of us who stuck it out for the full three hours were rewarded with a reminder that beneath the surface of the Shakespeare-based fairy fable lurk some disquieting truths.

*****

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