The Elixir of Love breaks

World War II is at its height in this inventive new staging of Donizetti’s opera buffa, or romantic comedy, The Elixir of Love. Framed as a TV sitcom episode, this warm-hearted story of unrequited love unfolds with the arrival of a love potion salesman on a beautiful English country house estate staffed by Land Girls and locals. Overview Adina, the lady of the manor, has long suppressed her feelings for Nemorino, who is working on the estate. She’s indifferent to his advances so he seeks the help of Dulcamara, a travelling salesman with a sharp suit and nice line in miracle cures. Nemorino discovers the power of playing it cool after drinking a love potion and becomes flavour of the month amongst the land girls and farmhands. But can he persuade Adina away from the charming Belcore?

This production is recommended for ages 5+

Running time - 2hrs 30mins (inc. interval)

Booking until - 05/12/2024

St Martin's LaneLondon
WC2N 4ES

Nearest tube - Charing Cross

Seating information - The theatre is split into four tiers: the Stalls (nearest the stage, at stage level) and the Dress Circle (overhanging the stalls), the Upper Circle (overhanging the Dress Circle) and finally the Balcony

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