Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
1h 0m·Drama, Music·
The Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet, and director-choreographer Wayne McGregor bring us an interpretation of DIDO AND AENEAS, an opera composed by Henry Purcell, with a libretto by Nahum Tate; based on Book IV of Virgil's Aeneid. We find Dido in her court with her attendants. Dido fears that her love for Aeneas will make her a weak monarch, but her attendants assure her that heroes, too, love....
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sarah ConnollyDido | Dido |
| LLucas MeachemAeneas | Aeneas |
 Lucy CroweBelinda | Belinda |
| SSara FulgoniSorceress | Sorceress |
| AAnita WatsonSecond Woman | Second Woman |
| EEri NakamuraFirst Witch | First Witch |
| PPumeza MatshikizaSecond Witch | Second Witch |
 Iestyn DaviesSpirit | Spirit |
| PPark Ji-minSailor | Sailor |
| OOrchestra of the Royal Opera HouseNot listed | Not listed |