Displaced and dispossessed, the Dutchman’s crew are condemned to wander the seas year after year.
Every seven years, fate offers them the chance to end this cycle of purgatory. In a world where money, power and bureaucracy hold sway, only one woman, Senta, seems committed to the truth. But can she bring redemption?
Let Wagner’s spine-tingling music take you on a journey through the storm in this bold and timely reinterpretation by acclaimed director/designer team Annabel Arden and Joanna Parker, who together transform The Flying Dutchman into a thrillingly urgent story for our challenging times.
Supported by The Flying Dutchman Circle and the Friends of Opera North.
Running time
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including one interval
Language
Sung in German with English subtitles
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Media
Cast & creative
Robert Hayward
The Dutchman
Robert Hayward
Layla Claire
Senta
Layla Claire
Clive Bayley
Daland
Clive Bayley
Edgaras Montvidas
Erik / Steuermann (exc. 11 Feb)
Edgaras Montvidas
Oliver Johnston
Erik / Steuermann (11 Feb)
Oliver Johnston
Molly Barker
Mary
Molly Barker
Garry Walker
Conductor
Garry Walker
Annabel Arden
Director
Annabel Arden
Joanna Parker
Set, Costume & Video Designer
Joanna Parker
Kevin Treacy
Lighting Designer
Kevin Treacy
Angelo Smimmo
Movement Director