opera and ballet international present two ellen kent productions
Direct From The West End
Directed by Ellen Kent featuring the Celebrated Chisinau National Opera & National Philharmonic with International Guest Soloists
nabucco
WITH THE FAMOUS CHORUS OF THE HEBREW SLAVES Ellen Kent returns with a new production of the very first opera she ever produced. Verdi’s haunting and melodic chorus of the Hebrew slaves follows the plight of the Hebrews as they are forced from their homeland into exile by the Babylonian King Nabucco. This powerful tale is laced with revenge, destruction and jealousy. A spectacular traditionally staged production featuring magnificent sets and costumes with amazing lighting and stage effects. Nabucco promises to be an evening to remember.
aida
THE GRANDEST OF ALL ellen kent’s OPERAS returns to the uk A stunning, traditional production of this magnificent story of war, jealousy and revenge. The doomed love of the beautiful Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, and the Egyptian hero, Radames, unfolds against stunning sets inspired by the Valley of the Kings. Spectacular, exotic ballet interludes, unforgettable arias including the classic Triumphal March. Incredible pyrotechnics with fire spinners and a magnificent wall of fire!
NOT TO BE MISSED!
‘Visually and vocally gripping from start to finish’
Both Operas are sung in Italian with English surtitles
The Australian Presenting Partner
The Independent
nabucco Fri 14 FEB 7.30pm Aida SAT 15 FEB 7.30pm Atg theatre card £5 off c G s Details page 33 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032
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‘Razor sharp brilliance’
★★★★★
Directed by Simon Philips (Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical) Global star and legendary entertainer Barry Humphries, whose creations include iconic Australian housewife Dame Edna Everage and the exuberant cultural attaché, Sir Les Patterson, takes his final bow across the UK with his acclaimed farewell tour, EAT, PRAY, LAUGH! Barry Humphries has already bid farewell to audiences in Australia and New Zealand, receiving rapturous standing ovations and reviews, with further performances added across the tour, such was the demand. Surrounded by spectacular sets and gorgeous and talented dancers, Dame Edna promises to ‘empower’ her audiences with what she describes as ‘a meditation on loss, gender, climate change, gay marriage and ethnicity’.
Tue 18 - Sat 22 Feb Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card £5 off Tue - Thu. All concessions subject to quota control G Details page 33 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032
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