The sea is raging. So are they.
The death of a young boy at sea threatens to tear apart a close-knit coastal community. Suspicions circle menacingly around fisherman Peter Grimes, legally cleared of guilt, yet still a threatening outsider in the eyes of this isolated community. As the hostility towards him gains momentum, Grimes becomes increasingly volatile and vulnerable. When tragedy strikes again, the truth won’t be the only thing lost at sea.
Britten’s most famous opera is utterly absorbing, delving into themes of paranoia and mob mentality. His evocative music conjures up the beauty and the unrelenting harshness of the sea, and the turbulent passions unleashed by a man at odds with himself and with his community. In Phyllida Lloyd’s award-winning production (one which has swept up five-star reviews), it all adds up to an emotionally devastating, profoundly memorable experience.
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Running Time: 3hrs 15mins (approx. including two intervals)
Age Guidance: 15+ (parental guidance recommended)
Triggers and advisories: Contains adult themes including bullying, child abuse and child death
Sung in English with English subtitles
Offers available: £20 new to opera tickets, £10 for under 30s, free for 16-20s, group and school discounts
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