Kata Kabanova Tickets
Opens 22nd March
Corinne Winters stars in Richard Jones’s intimate, stripped-back staging of Kata Kabanova at the Royal Opera House.
Kata Kabanova in London
Leos Janacek’s opera of yearning and destruction, Kata Kabanova, arrives at the Royal Opera House, just a short walk from Covent Garden, for a limited run in 2027. Richard Jones’s Olivier Award-winning staging of this “compelling piece of theatre” (The Guardian) takes audiences through an unforgettable journey of vulnerability and psychological turmoil. Conducted by Jakub Hrusa, secure your tickets for Kata Kabanova at the Royal Opera House today!
What Is Kata Kabanova About?
Set in a small-town community in the 1970s, Kata Kabanova is an opera set in three acts. Based on a play by Alexander Ostrovsky, the story follows a young woman trapped in an unhappy marriage, whose life is made miserable by her controlling mother-in-law. Her longing for love and freedom leads her to a love affair with another man. What will seal Kata’s fate, her own guilt or an oppressive society that has denied her freedom to live and love as she wishes?
The History of Kata Kabanova
First performed in the Czech Republic in 1921, Kata Kabanova is an opera with a complex history, with many changes incorporated into it during its early stages. It has been performed regularly around the world, with Richard Jones’s new production making its debut at the Royal Opera House in 2019.
Kata Kabanova at Royal Opera House Cast
Casting for this production includes:
- Katerina (Kata) – Corinne Winters
- Boris Grigorjevic – David Butt Philip
- Tichon Ivanyc Kabanov – Nicky Spence
- Vana Kudrjas – Benjamin Hulett
- Varvara – Marvic Monreal
- Marfa Ignatevna Kabanova – Rosie Aldridge
- Savel Prokofjevic Dikoy – Clive Bayley
- Glasa – Sarah Pring
- Kuligin – Sam Hird
- Feklusa – Lily Mo Browne
Kata Kabanova Royal Opera House Creative Team
Katra Kabanova features music and libretto by Leos Janacek. Richard Jones (Pygmalion, The Old Vic) directs, with design by Antony McDonlad (Albert Herring, ENO), lighting design by Lucy Carter (Woolf Works, The Royal Ballet) and movement direction by Sarah Fahie (Rumpelstiltskin, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group).
Book Tickets for Kata Kabanova at the Royal Opera House
Kata Kabanova offers a powerful portrait of a woman trapped by family and society, accompanied by a raw and emotionally charged score by Leos Janacek. Playing at the Royal Opera House for a limited season, book your tickets to experience the heartbreaking drama of Kata Kabanova today.
This production contains themes of a sexual nature and implied depictions of suicide.
The opera is sung in Czech with English surtitles that are displayed on screens above the stage and around the auditorium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kata Kabanova playing in London?
Kata Kabanova is playing at the Royal Opera House, 41 Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 8RF.
What is the age recommendation for Kata Kabanova?
Kata Kabanova is best for age 12+.
How long is Kata Kabanova?
The running time for Kata Kabanova at Royal Opera House is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Is there an interval during Kata Kabanova?
Yes, there is a 15 minute interval about halfway through Kata Kabanova.
Can I buy tickets for Kata Kabanova at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Royal Opera House box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search including discounts not available at the box office.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for Kata Kabanova are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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