Event location: London Coliseum. Ongoing event.
In Tchaikovsky's powerfully dark masterpiece The Queen of Spades, an aged Countess possesses the secret of winning infallibly at cards. On hearing of her remarkable power, an impoverished army officer resolves to wrest it from her at any price - even death.
Based on a short story by Pushkin, Tchaikovsky's opera about greed and obsession is packed with soaring melodies and sumptuous orchestration. This rich score will be conducted by Edward Gardner in his final production with ENO as Music Director. Following on from their critically acclaimed collaborations on Otello and Peter Grimes, he reunites with Olivier Award-winning director David Alden for the company's first production of The Queen of Spades in over 20 years
The excellent cast is led by international tenor Peter Bronder as the ambitious officer Hermann; soprano Giselle Allen as Lisa, the old Countess's grand-daughter whom he shamelessly uses; and renowned mezzo-soprano Felicity Palmer as the Countess.
Duration
2 hours 45 minutes
When Can I Go?
Tuesday-Saturday: 7pm
How Does It Work?
You will receive a confirmation email with a voucher attached. This voucher is your entrance ticket - you must print it with you and bring it to the performance a minimum of 30 minutes before the show.
Where Do I Go?
ENO is located in the heart of London's West End.
St Martins Lane, London, WC 4ES
By Tube-Charing Cross, Leicester Square, Embankment, Covent Garden
By Train -Charing Cross
By Bus- 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176
Good To Know
The Queen of Spades is sung and surtitled in English.
The following performance will be sign language interpreted: Tuesday 30th June at 7.00pm.
No view of surtitles from Row H back in Dress Circle and Rows K and L in Upper Circle.
Suitable For Children
No Under 5's will be admitted.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges available after purchase.