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Wed 12 Jun

Jonathan Harvey’s visionary score brings Wagner’s dream to life.

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA - WAGNER DREAM

The year is 1883. Richard Wagner is dying. He has changed music and theatre forever. He will leave behind some of Western art’s greatest works. But he hasn’t finished his life’s work; he is tormented by his need to write a music drama based on Buddhism.

Jonathan Harvey’s fantasy on Wagner’s final days fuses biography with what might have been, had Wagner created this work. Wagner Dream combines theatre with extraordinary music. Welsh National Opera gives the work its first fully staged performances in the UK as part of our season marking Wagner’s bicentenary. We can promise you that Wagner Dream is unlike anything you will have experienced at the opera before.

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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Wagner Dream

Jonathan Harvey

Librettist Jean- Claude Carrière

UK Stage Première

Original production: commission and co-production: De Nederlandse Opera, Amsterdam, Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg, Holland Festival and IRCAM -Centre Pompidou, Paris

Conductor Nicholas Collon

Director Pierre Audi

Designer & Lighting Designer Jean Kalman

Costume Designer Robby Duiveman

Cast includes

Vairochana Richard Wiegold

Pakati Claire Booth

Ananda Robin Tritschler

Buddha David Stout

Mother Rebecca de Pont Davies

Old Brahmin Richard Angas

Sung in Pali, Sanskrit and German with spoken dialogue in German. Surtitles in English.

Supported by members of the Getty Family as part of British Firsts and by a lead gift from the Kobler Trust.

WNO EXTRAS

FREE PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK

Wed12 Jun, 6.15pm

Please note that you will need a ticket to attend the pre-performance talks which can be obtained when booking your performance tickets. The pre performance talks are free to attend however admission to the talks cannot be guaranteed without a ticket.

THE WHOLE STORY

Monday 10 Jun, 7pm – 9pm

Lohengrin and Wagner Dream

Learn more about the operas in David Pountney’s first two themed seasons. You will be expertly introduced to the stories, music and background of each opera.

£8 per person. £4 if you book at the same time for performances of Wagner Dream.

FREE POST-SHOW DISCUSSION

Wed 12 Jun

There are some operatic experiences you just need to talk about. This short discussion will give you the opportunity to share your thoughts on Wagner Dream just after the curtain has fallen.

Wed Eve at 7.15pm

N/A£10.00£10.00£20.00£30.00£30.00

Birmingham Hippodrome’s popular restaurant, situated on Middle Circle level of the theatre foyer, is the perfect venue for a matinee lunch or an evening dinner. Come a little earlier, meet up with friends and relax over good food and a chance to browse through the programme, just a short walk from your seats in the auditorium. Click above for more details, sample menus and online reservations.

Just over the road from our stage door on Thorp Street, StageSide is our casual, brasserie style experience with a lively bar and quick service. Ideal as a place to meet friends before or after your Hippodrome visit, you might even bump into cast members and musicians as it’s a popular post-show haunt. Pop in for a coffee or a drink, or a tasty dish or two from our simple modern British menu, all at attractive prices. Click above for more details and sample menus.

Indulge yourself with our mouthwatering canapés and champagne, served at your own reserved foyer table either pre-show or during the interval. To book call 0844 338 9000. Click above for more info and a sample canapé selection.

If you are short on time and looking for a quick and tasty bite to eat before the show, our Deli Bar offers the perfect solution. Situated on Front Circle Foyer, in front of our main entrance, the Deli Bar offers a selection of hot or cold dishes as well as a variety of delicious sandwiches, desserts, cakes and hot and cold drinks. Click above for more info.

Whether it’s VIP treatment, Romance or a ‘Night Out with the Girls ‘, we’ve just the package for you. Treat your family, friends or loved ones to something special, our 3 packages are designed to make your visit to the Hippodrome extra special and are ideal to celebrate special occasions.Click above for more details and contact details.

Bars
Our bars, conveniently positioned on each main foyer level serve a great range of wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, Champagne by the bottle or glass and fresh 'bean to cup' coffee.

Wed 12 June

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CONCESSIONS

We offer a range of discounts and concessions to enable everyone to enjoy an affordable visit to Birmingham Hippodrome. For further queries on the information below please contact Ticket Sales on 0844 338 5000.

GROUPS

Groups 8+ best available tickets £15.00
Groups 35+ 1 free

Call our Dedicated Group Sales Team on 0844 338 7000 or email groupsales@birminghamhippodrome.com for more information and to book now!

CLICK HERE for further information on Group Bookings

SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS

Parties of 10 or more pay £13 Tue - Thu performances price bands C, D & E. Every 11th seat free for teachers/organiser!

Call the Schools Hotline on 0844 338 7000 for more information and to book now

CLICK HERE for further information on School Bookings

CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

£5 off each ticket in all seating areas.

2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion.

For sign-language interpreted performances, please mention at time of booking if you wish to be seated near the signer: lowest price applies.

CLICK HERE for more information on our Access Performances

UNDER 18S, FULL-TIME STUDENTS, CLAIMANTS, OVER 60S & PASSPORT TO LEISURE

£3 off each ticket

STUDENT STANDBY & PASSPORT TO LEISURE STANDBY

24 hours prior to a performance, best available seats for lowest price, maximum 2 per booker.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Discounts and Concessions are offered subject to availability at the discretion of the Information and Sales Manager. Top three price bands only, unless otherwise stated. Restrictions may apply. Only one discount per ticket may apply, unless otherwise stated. Offers are non retrospective and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid ID must be presented where applicable. Additional discounts may be offered from time to time.

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