Opera

Partenope Tickets

Duration

2 hr

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Flapper dresses, flirty disguises, and a revenge plot in pearls—Partenope returns to London in an Olivier-winning operatic rom-com for a strictly limited run!

Gender-bending chaos, revenge plots, and romantic mix-ups—Handel’s first comic opera gets a roaring 1920s twist in this surreal rom-com at ENO.

Directed by Christopher Alden, this Olivier Award-winning production has toured from New York to Madrid and more, earning acclaim for its bold and witty take.

Starring Nardus Williams, winner of the 2022 Royal Philharmonic Society Singer Award, this revival showcases one of opera’s most exciting rising talents.

Inspired by Surrealist icons like André Breton, Max Ernst, Salvador Dalí, and Man Ray, the production features bold set pieces, gender-fluid disguises, and sharp comedic staging

Book your tickets to this limited run for the Partenope opera in London now, and enjoy a witty escape through Handel’s lush score.

The story

Set in a 1920s Paris art salon, Partenope follows a fashionable hostess caught between three smitten suitors—and one very determined woman in disguise. What begins as a breezy flirt-fest soon spirals into duels, double identities, and one epic romantic reckoning. Will love win, or will revenge paint the final brushstroke? With tickets to the Partenope opera in London, you're in for more than just Handel—you're in for havoc in high heels.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Show details

Categories: Opera, English National Opera, Drama, Romance, Olivier winner

Audience: Suitable for 15+ yrs

Theater name: London Coliseum

Find the best seats in the house with the London Coliseum seating plan

Theater facilities: restrooms, bar, elevator

Theater accessibility: wheelchair accessible, guide dogs allowed, hearing assistance, access performances, accessible restrooms, audio description

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading Roles: Nardus Williams as Partenope, Hugh Cutting as Arsace, Ru Charlesworth as Emilio, Jake Ingbar as Armindo, Katie Bray as Rosmira, William Thomas as Ormonte

Conductor: Christian Curnyn

Director: Christopher Alden

Set Designer: Andrew Lieberman

Costume Designer: Jon Morrell

Lighting Designer: Adam Silverman

Movement Director: Claire Glaskin

Revival Movement and Intimacy Director: Elaine Brown

Translator: Amanda Holden

Additional info

This show is suitable for ages 15 years and above.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.