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Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
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Regent’s Park Theatre and English National Opera present
The Turn of the Screw
music by Benjamin Britten libretto by Myfanwy Piper
after a story by Henry James
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and English National Opera rediscover Benjamin Britten's The Turn of the Screw.
The story of unearthly encounters at a remote country house, and of a young governess desperate to protect her children, finds chilling new levels of suspense in this unique outdoor production at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Director Timothy Sheader and members of the ENO orchestra, conducted by ENO Mackerras Fellow Toby Purser, bring their award-winning skills to Britten’s masterly reworking of Henry James' classic novella.
- Address
The Regent's Park, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges after booking.
- Cast
22 | 25 | 27 (mat) | 29 | 30 (eve) June
Prologue – William Morgan
Peter Quint – Elgan Llŷr Thomas
Governess – Anita Watson
Mrs Grose – Janis Kelly
Miss Jessel – Elin Pritchard
23 | 26 | 27 (eve) | 30 (mat) June
Prologue – Elgan Llŷr Thomas
Peter Quint – William Morgan
Governess – Rhian Lois
Mrs Grose – Sarah Pring
Miss Jessel – Rachael Lloyd
- Duration
2 hours (including the interval)
- Good To Know
WEATHER
Every theatre performance is unique, but this is especially the case at the Open Air Theatre where both the stage and entire auditorium are uncovered.
Each visit can be distinctly different as the weather and light spontaneously interact with the play. Warm or cool, clear or overcast, the point at which dusk turns to night, being outdoors adds a thrilling contribution to our work and is an integral part of your experience here. Some of our audience's favourite memories have been of the sun breaking through the clouds during the show whilst some of the most electric performances happen in the wake of rainfall.
It's best to come prepared for all types of weather: bringing your own shade in the afternoon is particularly important as is a jumper for the end of evening performances. So sun hats, sun cream, sunglasses, raincoats and rain hats should all be considered. Although the vast majority of performances are completed each year, as the auditorium and stage are completely uncovered, we may have to stop and re-start the show.
On rare occasions, it will not be possible for us to complete the performance, but we will never cancel a performance before the advertised start time. This is because you would be amazed how often it can rain all day and then clear up just in time for the action to start and indeed, how localised bad weather can be. Also we really don't want to disappoint anyone - audiences or our actors (who are always keen to perform, if at all possible).
Please note that films and one-off live music and comedy shows are never cancelled because of the weather.
- How Does It Work
Please print confirmation email and bring along with you to your performance.
- Suitable For Children
This is a sung-through opera by Benjamin Britten which is suitable only for secondary school age and over.
- Venue Info
As this venue is an open theatre, ensure to read their weather policy here .
- Times
22 June 2018 - 30 June 2018
- Where Do I Go
Open Air Theatre
Inner Circle
Regent's Park
London
NW1 4NU
How to find us
We are just a 10 minute walk from Baker Street underground station.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
The Regent's Park, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU
