Sat 17 Nov 2018
St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES
The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess explores the relationships between members of a close-knit community in 1920's South Carolina.Bess’s love for Porgy saves her from her dark past with Crown. But old habits die hard. When Crown returns, will a new life with Porgy save Bess from herself?More than 80 years after its premiere, Porgy and Bess receives its first English National Opera staging. Written for a large cast, with a 40-voice chorus specially formed for this production, and full orchestra, Porgy and Bess is infused with unforgettable melodies, including the much-loved ‘Summertime’. This is a stage work that is emotionally charged, powerful and moving, delivered through jazz, ragtime, blues and spirituals. Making their ENO debuts are conductor John Wilson and director James Robinson, the Artistic Director of Opera St Louis. Leading the cast are Eric Greene as Porgy and Nicole Cabell as Bess. Nmon Ford makes his role debut as Crown, and Latonia Moore, an outstanding ENO Aida, returns to the London Coliseum as Serena. British soprano Nadine Benjamin makes her company debut as Clara, while rising tenor Frederick Ballentine makes his UK debut as Sporting Life.At the London Coliseum from 11 October to 17 November 2018, book your Porgy and Bess tickets today!*Please note: This performance will be sung in English, with subtitles projected above the stage. Signed performance: 29 October 2018.Please click here to book for the English National Opera 2018/19 season.
Map & Directions: London Coliseum
WHEELCHAIR SPACES: 2 spaces at back of Dress Circle, 4 in Stall boxes and 4 at back of Stalls. 10 wheelchair transfer spaces: 4 in Dress Circle and 6 in Balcony.
DISABLED TOILETS: Yes
INFRA-RED SYSTEM: Yes
GUIDE DOGS: Allowed inside auditorium or alternatively staff will look after dogs during the performance.
NEAREST TUBE/RAIL STATION: Leicester Square/Charing Cross
BUSES: 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453
NEAREST CAR PARKS: Trafalgar Square, Whitcomb Street and Bedfordbury. *PLEASE NOTE: In keeping with heightened security measures, no food or drink purchased off-site including alcohol, soft drinks and water are permitted inside the theatre.