The Turn of the Screw

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Event The Turn of the Screw
Venue Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 27 September 2002
Opening Date 27 September 2002
Last Date 15 October 2002
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Britten's 'Turn of the Screw' examines how the special world of two children is gradually torn apart by the evil influence of ghostly figures from the past. His magnificent music complements the intensity and suspense of the story to spellbinding effect.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Benjamin Britten Composer
Paul Kildea Conductor
Stephen Curtis Designer
Neil Armfield Director
Roger Press Director, Assistant
Nigel Levings Lighting Designer
Anson Austin Singer
Kate Bartlett Singer
Elizabeth Campbell Singer
Miriam Gordon-Stewart Singer
Yvonne Kenny Singer
Todd Robertson Singer
Bianca Esther Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information 6 performances Sung in English
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Brochure PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Sept/Oct 2002
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection 2002 Season brochure
Event Identifier 31846