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Dido and Aeneas

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

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Step into the world of Dido and Aeneas, Henry Purcell’s celebrated masterpiece, brought to life in the intimate setting of Guildhall School’s Milton Court Theatre. 

One of the earliest and most enduring English operas, it remains a poignant exploration of destiny, sacrifice and the destructive force of the gods.

Set in a strange realm where beauty and brutality collide, this powerful production directed by Oliver Platt and conducted by James Henshaw delves deep into the heart of Purcell’s spellbinding music, uncovering the mysticism and raw emotion of this timeless tale of love and loss that has captivated audiences for centuries.

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Tagged with: Classical music Guildhall School Theatre & dance

Please note this production contains adult content with themes of physical and emotional abuse, including scenes of bloody violence, reference to suicide, scenes of kidnap, coercion and threat, implied sexual themes, and gory interactions with depictions of dead animals. Haze will be used, and there will be strobe lighting and loud noises.

Performed in English

Approximate running time: 1 hour (no interval)

Promoted by Guildhall School of Music & Drama

  • Oliver Platt   director
  • James Henshaw   conductor
  • Alisa Kalyanova   designer
  • Eli Hunt   lighting designer
  • Mabel Nash   video designer
  • Caroline Lofthouse   movement director

Milton Court Theatre

Location
Milton Court is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.

Address
Milton Court,
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.

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