The Handmaid's Tale Theatre Tickets

We do not curently have theatre tickets available for The Handmaid's Tale. This could be because we have simply sold out or it could be that this show is no longer running. The information on this page remains purely for historical and informational purposes.

A powerful story of courage and survival in the face of repression, *The Handmaid’s Tale* is based on Margaret Atwood’s major novel of the same name.

Poul Ruders’ opera features a score that draws on medieval chants and gospel music. Together with a minimalist libretto by Paul Bentley, this production captures the dissonant brutality of the Republic of Gilead.

Women have been entirely stripped of their freedom and rights in Gilead. Fertile women, Handmaids, are forced to reproduce with Commanders of the Republic. Terror is a daily reality for Handmaid Offred. She defies the regime, refusing to surrender her identity and independence.

This thought-provoking work, revived after a successful run in 2022, asks questions around State power and the fragility of freedom.

Directed by Annilese Miskimmon, the ENO’s Artistic Director and conducted by Joana Carneiro the production has an exceptional cast including mezzo-sopranos Kate Lindsey as Offred and Susan Bickley as her mother, with soprano Rachel Nicholls as Aunt Lydia, Avery Amereau as Serena Joy, James Creswell as The Commander and ENO Harewood Artist John Findon as Luke.

‘One of the most powerful operas of the century’

The Financial Times

‘Three absorbing hours; well worth your time’

The Times

‘It is constantly gripping’

The Telegraph

‘Every aspect of the singing and production is impressive’

The Observer

Show Information

Booking from: 2024-02-15

Booking until: 2024-02-15

Running Time: 2h 45m (incl. interval)

Theatre Information

Theatre: London Coliseum

Address: St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES

Directions:

(3mins) Take Cranbourn Street until St Martin’s Lane, where you head right until you reach the theatre.

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