Organization

Mezzo-soprano (+5)

Kate Lindsey

OfFred

Soprano (+1)

Rhian Lois

Janine

Ofwarren

Mezzo-soprano (+4)

Susan Bickley

OfFred's Mother

Mezzo-soprano (+3)

Madeleine Shaw

Rita

Tenor (+1)

Alan Oke

The Doctor

Stage director

Stage director (+1)

Annilese Miskimmon

Conductor

Joana Carneiro

Lighting designer

Lighting designer (+2)

Paule Constable

Costume designer

Set designer (+1)

Annemarie Woods

Set designer

Video

Akhila Krishnan

Choreographer

Choreographer (+1)

Imogen Knight

Contralto (+5)

Avery Amereau

Serena Joy

Sound designer

Yvonne Gilbert

Tenor (+4)

John Findon

Luke

Rachel Nicholls

Aunt Lydia

Offred Double

Soprano (+2)

Nadine Benjamin

Moira

Bass (+3)

James Creswell

Commander X

Tshabalala Zwakele

Nick, the chauffeur

English National Opera

Orchestra

English National Opera Orchestra

Eleanor Dennis

OfGlen

Mezzo-soprano (+1)

Annabella Ellis

New OfGlen

Carolyn Holt

London Coliseum

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.

English