Organization

Singer

Mezzo-soprano

Kate Lindsey

OfFred

Soprano

Rhian Lois

Janine

Ofwarren

Susan Bickley

OfFred's Mother

Madeleine Shaw

Rita

Tenor

Alan Oke

The Doctor

Stage director

Annilese Miskimmon

Conductor

Joana Carneiro

Lighting designer

Paule Constable

Costume designer

Annemarie Woods

Set designer

Video designer

Akhila Krishnan

Choreographer

Imogen Knight

Avery Amereau

Serena Joy

Sound designer

Yvonne Gilbert

John Findon

Luke

Rachel Nicholls

Aunt Lydia

Offred Double

Nadine Benjamin

Moira

Bass

James Creswell

Commander X

Tshabalala Zwakele

Nick, the chauffeur

English National Opera

Orchestra

English National Opera Orchestra

Eleanor Dennis

OfGlen

Annabella Ellis

New OfGlen

Carolyn Holt

English

The Handmaid's Tale

London

United Kingdom

London Coliseum

The Handmaid's Tale Ruders

Public

Private

Approved

A powerful story of courage and survival in the face of repression, The Handmaid’s Tale is based on Margaret Atwood’s major novel of the same name.
Poul Ruders’ opera features a score that draws on medieval chants and gospel music. Together with a minimalist libretto by Paul Bentley, this production captures the dissonant brutality of the Republic of Gilead.
This thought-provoking work, revived after a successful run in 2021, asks questions around State power and the fragility of freedom.

Directed by Annilese Miskimmon, the ENO’s Artistic Director and conducted by Joana Carneiro the production has an exceptional cast including mezzo-sopranos Kate Lindsey as Offred and Susan Bickley as her mother, with soprano Rachel Nicholls as Aunt Lydia, Avery Amereau as Serena Joy, James Creswell as The Commander and ENO Harewood Artist John Findon as Luke.

Date: The performance of the 08/02 at 19:30 is a British Language performance.

Age Guidance: 15+.
Please be aware that this production contains some adult content which may not be suitable for young audiences.

The Handmaid's Tale by Ruders, From (2024/2024), Directed by Annilese Miskimmon,, Conductor Joana Carneiro, London Coliseum, London, United Kingdom

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