In partnership with OperaUpClose we are delighted to present a brand new interpretation of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman.

Newly re-imagined for our times, poet and novelist Glyn Maxwell’s English libretto with award-winning Laura Bowler’s 8-piece chamber orchestration, depicts an island nation struggling with its identity in a world of displaced people. This production features recordings of community choirs from across the UK alongside a cast of internationally renowned opera singers and players.

Generously supported by Arts Council England, Backstage Trust, Cockayne – Grants for the Arts and The London Community Foundation (London Performances), The Kobler Trust and The Flying Dutchman Syndicate.

Many thanks to The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust & Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation for their support in making this happen.

Dates and Venues

• 28 June, 30 June & 1 July Turner Sims, Southampton Book Here
• 4 July &  5 July SS Great Britain, Bristol Book Here SOLD-OUT
• 7 July & 8 July Worthing Pavilion, Worthing Book Here
• 12 July Grand Junction, London Book Here SOLD-OUT
• 13 July Grand Junction, London Book Here SOLD-OUT
• 14 July Grand Junction, London Book Here SOLD-OUT
• 18 July & 19 July  Trinity Market, Hull Book Here
• 22 July & 23 July  Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool Book Here

Programme

• Wagner The Flying Dutchman

Creative Team

• New Orchestration Laura Bowler
• New English Vesion Glyn Maxwell
• Music Director Timothy Burke
• Director Lucy Bradley
• Set & Costume Designer Ana Inés Jabares-Pita
• Associate Music Director Robin Wallington

Cast

• Starlight Philippa Boyle
• Captain Dee Timothy Dawkins
• Helm/Mari Carolyn Holt
• Mariner Pauls Putnins

Associate artists

• Annie George
• Catherine Hooper
• Toki Hamano
• Masimba Ushe