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17 February 2022
On June 3, 2022, the newest opera to come from playwright Alice Birch and composer
Tom Coult, titled “Violet,” is set to premiere with six performances across the U.K.
Originally slated for the canceled 2020 Aldeburgh Festival, “Violet” was developed at
Snape Maltings as part of the Jerwood Opera Writing Programme. The works comes in
co-production by Britten Pears Arts and Music Theatre Wales, and is staged in
association with the London Sinfonietta.
Andrew Gourlay leads the London Sinfonietta and a cast featuring Anna Dennis in the
title role, Richard Burkhard, Frances Gregory, and Andrew Mackenzie-Wicks. The
creative team includes director Jude Christian, designer Rosie Elnile, and costume
designer Cecile Tremolieres.
“Violet” will premiere at Snape Maltings Concert Hall on June 3 and 5, after which the
new opera will be performed at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff on June 8; Theatr Clwyd
in Mold on June 19; Hackney Empire in London on June 23; and Buxton International
Festival on July 18. The London performance will be co-produced and presented by The
Royal Opera in association with Hackney Empire.
