Experience a spine-tingling treat as Opera UCT presents Benjamin Britten’s operatic thriller The Turn of the Screw from Thursday 20 to Saturday 23 November at the Baxter Theatre.
This much-anticipated production promises to be a thrilling highlight for opera lovers and newcomers to the genre alike.
The Turn of the Screw, based on Henry James’ gothic novella, is a gripping psychological drama that tells the story of a young governess who is hired to care for two children in a remote English country house.
As mysterious events unfold, she suspects the house is haunted, and the children are influenced by malevolent spirits.
Britten’s atmospheric score heightens the tension, drawing the audience into this haunting tale of innocence and corruption.
Opera UCT is joined by American stage director, Harriet Taylor, fresh from her two-year residency as a Jette Parker Artist at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and British movement director, Scott Howland.
The production promises a visually stunning and emotionally charged experience. Cape Town’s own Marcel Meyer designed the set and costumes, adding his signature touch to the eerie Victorian setting.
The Opera UCT cast and chamber orchestra will include two boys from Bishops Preparatory School, Alex Breslin and Ona Maelane.
Tickets range from R100 to R500. To encourage younger audiences to experience the magic of opera, children under 18 can attend free of charge.
Book at Webtickets (under 18s can attend free).
