The Handmaid's Tale with Director Annilese Miskimmon ǀ English National Opera

Poul Ruders's The Handmaid's Tale | 4 Apr–14 Apr 2022 | London Coliseum |

Find out more: www.eno.org/handmaid

Based on Margaret Atwood’s seminal novel, Poul Ruders’s The Handmaid’s Tale plunges us into the Republic of Gilead, where women have been entirely stripped of their rights and freedoms.

The opera tells the story of a Handmaid given the name Offred, one of the fertile women forced to reproduce with Commanders of the Republic. This thought-provoking work magnifies the issues of state control and the fragility of freedom, as Offred wrestles with the daily terror of her reality.

With Danish composer Ruders’s score, with a libretto by Paul Bentley, influenced by minimalism, medieval chanting and gospel music, the dissonant brutality of Gilead is viscerally depicted in the opera’s music itself.

This powerful new production is directed by ENO’s Artistic Director Annilese Miskimmon and conducted by contemporary music specialist Joana Carneiro. An exceptional cast includes mezzo-sopranos Kate Lindsey as Offred, with Susan Bickley as her mother, soprano Emma Bell as Aunt Lydia, and Harewood Artist John Findon as Luke.

Our suggested age guidance for The Handmaid’s Tale is 15+ as this production contains scenes of sexual violence and strong language.

See The Handmaid's Tale at the London Coliseum from 8 Apr–14 Apr 2022

We offer brilliant opera experiences at a range of affordable prices. Tickets start at just £10 plus £2.25 booking fee per ticket.

Learn more and book tickets: www.eno.org/handmaid
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