Seduction, power, privilege. In the decadent world of the wealthy and powerful, hedonism rules supreme. Enter Semele, whose love for Jupiter introduces her to luxury - and total destruction. Sung in the original English and with music of unashamed sensuality, Oliver Mears' new production of Handel's daring opera will shock with its raw immediacy.
This musical myth stars Pretty Yende (who sang at the Coronation of King Charles III) in the title role, with Ben Bliss as her sinister lover. Folliowing its sell-out success at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, this gripping production is not to be missed.
3hrs. Incl. 1 interval.
Ages 16+. Children under the age of five are not permitted into our theatres. Children over age five must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.
30th June, 2025
18th July, 2025
Libretto: William Congreve
Music: George Frideric Handel
Director: Oliver Mears
Movement Direction: Sarah Fahie
Cast list: The cast of this production may vary depending on performance date.
Design: Annemarie Woods
Lighting: Fabiana Piccioli
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Aldwych) RV1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, X68
Night bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (7mins)
Directions from tube: (3 mins) The Royal Opera House is off Covent Garden piazza, which is visible from the tube station exit. There is a revolving door entrance at the piazza.
Seduction, power, privilege. A new production of Handel's daring opera.
Semele runs for 3hrs. Incl. 1 interval.
Semele is at London's Royal Opera House, which is located at Bow St, London, WC2E 9DD.
Semele tickets start at £45.
Ages 16+. Children under the age of five are not permitted into our theatres. Children over age five must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.
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