Dutch National Opera
Peter Grimes
Dates
6-22 October 2024
Location
Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Main Stage
Running time
2:50, incl. 1 interval
Tickets
From € 28
Powerful. Moving. Stunning.
Dive into the world of Peter Grimes and experience the force of the sea, fate, and an unforgiving crowd. The eccentric fisherman Peter Grimes becomes entangled in the suspicions of his wary villagers. Can one man stand strong when the whole community turns against him?
Be swept away by Benjamin Britten’s evocative music, performed by the Netherlands Philharmonic conducted by Lorenzo Viotti. Peter Grimes grips you – and won’t let go...
Teaser Peter Grimes
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Performance information
Opera in three acts
Sung in English
Libretto Montagu Slater, after George Crabbe
Musical direction Lorenzo Viotti
Stage director Barbora Horáková
Set and costume design Eva-Maria van Acker
Video design Tabea Rothfuchs
Lighting design Sascha Zauner
Dramaturgy Niels Nuijten
Peter Grimes Issachah Savage, John Findon*
Ellen Orford Johanni van Oostrum
Captain Balstrode Leigh Melrose
Auntie Helena Rasker
Niece 1 Thembinkosi Slungile Magagula
Niece 2 Sophia Hunt**
Bob Boles Lucas van Lierop
Swallow James Platt
Mrs. Sedley Claire Barnett-Jones
Rev. Horace Adams Marcel Reijans
Ned Keene Will Liverman
Hobson Sam Carl
A Fisherman Sander Heutinck***
A Fisherwoman Ruth Willemse***
A Lawyer Jeroen de Vaal***
Soprano Sara Pegoraro***
Burgesses***
Peter Arink, Hans Pieter Herman,
Dimo Georgiev, Christiaan Peters,
François Soons, Harry Teeuwen
Dr. Crabbe Cato Fordham***
* On Sunday 6 October the role of Peter Grimes will be taken over by John Findon.
** Dutch National Opera Studio
*** Chorus of Dutch National Opera
Chorus of Dutch National Opera
Chorus master Edward Ananian-Cooper
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Behind the Scenes at Peter Grimes
Stage director Horáková and tenor Issachah Savage on Peter Grimes
Together, Barbora Horáková and Issachah Savage examine one of the most fascinating and complex characters in opera history.
Online programme
Along with the printed programme book, we also offer online programme information for this performance. The online programme will take you behind the scenes with in-depth stories, articles, and interviews with the creators and cast.
Podcast Peter Grimes
Netherlands Philharmonic
The Netherlands Philharmonic and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra have been the main orchestral partners of Dutch National Opera since they were established in 1985. The two orchestras, with the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam as their main base, are regarded as among the best opera orchestras in the world.
Photo: Melle Meivogel
Introduction
An introduction offering background information to enhance your theatre experience will take place 45 minutes before the performance. The introductions, held in Dutch, are free and require no reservation—simply present your ticket. They are held in the Souterrain.