Marnie Tickets
London Coliseum
Nico Muhly’s electrifying new opera arrives in the West End this autumn. A radical psychological thriller, Marnie tells the story of our titular protagonist who’s disputable past has put her on a forked path between self-realisation and self-destruction. Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer makes his UK opera debut for the production, which plays for a short run at the London Coliseum this November.
The world premiere of Nico Muhly’s electrifying new ENO opera, Marnie arrives at the London Coliseum this autumn. Following Muhly’s auspicious composing debut in 2011 with Two Boys there is great anticipation for his newest piece, a psychological thriller that sends its titular hero on a dark and twisting path to self-discovery.
Set in England during the late 1950's Marnie follows our eponymous protagonist, a liar, thief and cheat on a forked road between self-realisation and self-destruction. Leaping between embezzling employers, swapping identities and skipping towns, Marnie is eventually stopped in her tracks by a sharp eyed boss who forces her into a constrained and loveless marriage. Backed into a corner, Marnie is driven to confront her deamons from her past.
Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer makes his UK opera debut with the piece that contrasts the main character’s claustrophobic circumstances with her twisted internal psyche through beautiful yet heart-breaking melodies. He is supported by ENO Music Director Martyn Brabbins, who conducts the exciting and visceral soundscape of the piece.
Grammy Award-winning mezzo Sasha Cooke sings the title role, whilst acclaimed Canadian bass-baritone Daniel Okulitch sings the part of Marnie’s devious employer, Mark Rutland. The cast also includes the much-loved ENO favourite Lesley Garrett, who most recently delivered a critically-acclaimed performance in 2016’s world premiere of Mark Simpson’s opera Pleasure with Opera North.
They are supported by an incredible ENO cast, including James Laing, Diana Montague, Alasdair Elliott, Kathleen Wilkinson, Eleanor Dennis, Matthew Durkan, Darren Jeffery.
The compelling, modern visual style of the piece will be orchestrated by costumer designer Arianne Phillips, lighting designer Kevin Adams, with Julian Crouch and 59 Productions Ltd coordinating set and projection design. The evocative movement of the piece will be choreographed by movement director Lynne Page.
ENO’s thrilling modern compositions are a consistent highlight of their diverse programme and Marnie’s compelling psychological story line is no exception. Marnie plays a limited run of 5 performances at the London Coliseum between the 18th to 30th November 2017.
Set in England during the late 1950's Marnie follows our eponymous protagonist, a liar, thief and cheat on a forked road between self-realisation and self-destruction. Leaping between embezzling employers, swapping identities and skipping towns, Marnie is eventually stopped in her tracks by a sharp eyed boss who forces her into a constrained and loveless marriage. Backed into a corner, Marnie is driven to confront her deamons from her past.
Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer makes his UK opera debut with the piece that contrasts the main character’s claustrophobic circumstances with her twisted internal psyche through beautiful yet heart-breaking melodies. He is supported by ENO Music Director Martyn Brabbins, who conducts the exciting and visceral soundscape of the piece.
Grammy Award-winning mezzo Sasha Cooke sings the title role, whilst acclaimed Canadian bass-baritone Daniel Okulitch sings the part of Marnie’s devious employer, Mark Rutland. The cast also includes the much-loved ENO favourite Lesley Garrett, who most recently delivered a critically-acclaimed performance in 2016’s world premiere of Mark Simpson’s opera Pleasure with Opera North.
They are supported by an incredible ENO cast, including James Laing, Diana Montague, Alasdair Elliott, Kathleen Wilkinson, Eleanor Dennis, Matthew Durkan, Darren Jeffery.
The compelling, modern visual style of the piece will be orchestrated by costumer designer Arianne Phillips, lighting designer Kevin Adams, with Julian Crouch and 59 Productions Ltd coordinating set and projection design. The evocative movement of the piece will be choreographed by movement director Lynne Page.
ENO’s thrilling modern compositions are a consistent highlight of their diverse programme and Marnie’s compelling psychological story line is no exception. Marnie plays a limited run of 5 performances at the London Coliseum between the 18th to 30th November 2017.
Sorry this show closed 03 December 2017.
