Benjamin Britten's chilling chamber opera, based on Henry James' dark and twisted gothic novella heads to the London Stage in October.
The Turn of the Screw at London Coliseum artwork.
Directed and designed by the award-winning Isabella Bywater, The Turn of the Screw begins performances at the London Coliseum from 11 October.
The story follows the arrival of a young, unnamed governess at the imposing Bly House. Employed as a guardian to two orphaned children, Flora and Miles, both seem troubled by dark forces. As the governess' anxiety mounts she senses that something is haunting both the house and the children.
The Turn of the Screw is one of Britten's most evocative and ambiguous compositions.
The production is conducted by Duncan Ward and – for the final two performances on 29 and 31 October – Charlotte Corderoy will conduct. Both make their ENO debut.
The cast for The Turn of the Screw includes multi-award winning Irish soprano Ailish Tynan as The Governess and British soprano Gweneth Ann Rand as Mrs Grose. They will be joined by Robert Murray, Alan Oke and Eleanor Dennis.
The Turn of the Screw opens on Friday 11 October at London Coliseum for 7 performances: Oct 11, 16, 23, 29, 31 at 19.00. Oct 13 at 14.30. Oct 26 at 18.00.
