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The Elixir Of Love

The Elixir of Love Donizetti World War II is at its height in this inventive new staging of Donizettis opera buffa, or romantic comedy, The E...

Friday 15th November - Thursday 5th December 2024
Various times

Friday 15th November - Thursday 5th December 2024
Various times

The Elixir Of Love

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The Elixir Of Love


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The Elixir of Love

Donizetti

World War II is at its height in this inventive new staging of Donizetti’s opera buffa, or romantic comedy, The Elixir of Love. Framed as a TV sitcom episode, this warm-hearted story of unrequited love unfolds with the arrival of a love potion salesman on a beautiful English country house estate staffed by Land Girls and locals.

The story

Adina, the lady of the manor, has long suppressed her feelings for Nemorino, who is working on the estate. She’s indifferent to his advances so he seeks the help of Dulcamara, a travelling salesman with a sharp suit and nice line in miracle cures. Nemorino discovers the power of playing it cool after drinking a love potion and becomes flavour of the month amongst the land girls and farmhands.

The score

This is one of the finest examples of all bel canto operas. Bel Canto is a style of opera where the primary focus of the music is on the beautiful vocal lines. ‘Una furtiva lagrima’ (‘I saw the tear’), sung by Nemorino in Act 2, is perhaps the most famous aria in all bel canto operas. This creates some truly moving moments to set alongside the warmth and humour of the production.

Address

London Coliseum, 33 St Martin's Lane, Westminster, London, WC2N 4ES

Booking Information

Signed Performance: Wednesday 27 November, 19.00

Relaxed Performance: Thursday 5 December, 12.30

Cancellation Policy

No exchanges or refunds.

Duration

Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including one interval

Good To Know

Our cloakroom fee is £2 per item, whether it’s a bag or a coat. We can accommodate small bags, coats, and other small items. We class a small bag as standard rucksack size or smaller or a standard handbag. Our cloakroom opens 75 minutes before the performance. It remains open for 30 minutes following the show

Latecomers - if you are late, you will be able to view the performance on a TV monitor whilst our staff wait for an appropriate point in the performance to allow you to enter the auditorium and take your seat. Our staff will try to do this as early as they can within the performance but this isn’t always possible and in some cases you may be asked to wait until the interval.

Suitable For Children

No Under 5s – unless specifically stated otherwise

Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult/someone over 18.   The adult cannot be sitting separately.

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Venue Address

London Coliseum, St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES

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