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The Dead City Tickets

    The rarely staged opera The Dead City – written by Erich Wolfgang Korngold – has been revived for a very short run, now brought to you by the English National Opera.

    Why Watch The Dead City

    First staged in post-war Europe, Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s great opera explores grief, loss, and longing so deeply and uniquely. This made it one of the most critically-acclaimed operas in the 1920s – a title it still holds today, even with a new generation of theatre-goers.

    The story revolves around a man named Paul. After his wife's death, Paul retreats from the world to live in the memories of yesterday. However – on meeting a dancer who looks exactly like his wife and reminds him of her – his emotional state spirals out of control. He’s forced to deal with the blurred lines between his past, the present, and his newly awakened desires.

    Annilese Miskimmon, the English National Opera's Artistic Director, directs The Dead City with Kirill Karabits of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra conducting Korngold's theatrical orchestration. Book your tickets today to be a part of the audience attending this iconic production.

    Great For

    Opera Lovers | Play Enthusiasts | Psychology Theatre Fans

    Cancellation policy

    These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

    Show Details

    Genre: Opera

    Duration: 3hr

    Audience: 11+.

    No. of Shows a Week: ~2

    Opening Date: 25 March 2023

    Closing Date: 8 April 2023

    Theatre Name: London Coliseum

    Theatre Facilities: Accessible Performances and Washrooms, Assistance Dogs Welcome, In-house Bar, Cloakroom

    Dress Code: Smart casual

    Cast

    Rolf Romei as Paul

    ">Allison Oakes as Marie/Marietta

    Dame Sarah Connolly as Brigitta

    Audun Iverson as Frank

    Creatives

    Writer

    Erich Wolfgang Korngold & based on novella by Belgian poet Georges Rodenbach

    Director

    Annilese Miskimmon

    Orchestra Conductor

    Kirill Karabits

    Set Design

    Miriam Beuther

    Additional Tips

    • If you are able, the theatre advises guests to wear face coverings during their visit except when eating or drinking or if medically exempt.

    • The songs are performed in English. The subtitles system will display sung words above the stage.

    • The ticket can be presented digitally at the entrance on the day of your visit.

    • Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you to reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.

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