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Thomas Vinterberg’s cult film is transformed into a bold new opera in this world premiere by Mark-Anthony Turnage.
Decorum descends into chaos in this piercing new opera of trauma and complicity. Acclaimed contemporary composer Mark-Anthony Turnage (Anna Nicole, Coraline) and librettist Lee Hall (Billy Elliott) come together with director Richard Jones (La bohème, Samson et Dalila) to adapt Oscar-winning filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg’s (The Hunt, Another Round) 1998 film. An international cast conducted by Edward Gardner and led by Allan Clayton, Stéphane Degout and Gerald Finley takes on this operatic world premiere.
The Royal Ballet
Internationally renowned classical ballet company based at the world-famous Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. One of the world’s greatest ballet companies, the Company unites tradition and innovation in world-class performances at their Covent Garden home. Their extensive repertory embraces 19th-century classics, the singular legacy of works by Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton and Principal Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan and a compelling new canon by Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor, Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon and Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett. The Royal Ballet is committed to enriching people’s lives through ballet.
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The Royal Opera
The Royal Opera is one of the world's leading opera companies. Based in the iconic Covent Garden theatre, it is renowned both for its outstanding performances of traditional opera and for commissioning new works by today's leading opera composers, such as Harrison Birtwistle, Mark-Anthony Turnage and Thomas Adès.
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Royal Opera House
Bow Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9DD
- Website:
- roh.org.uk
- Disabled Booking:
- 0207 304 4000
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Royal Opera House
Bow Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9DD
- Website:
- roh.org.uk
- Disabled Booking:
- 0207 304 4000
See all events at Royal Opera House
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on Tue 11 February 2025