Scottish Opera's The Lady From the Sea, Theatre Royal Glasgow

World Premiere

Ellida, the daughter of a lighthouse-keeper, lives a narrow life with a husband several years her senior. Full of longing for the sea and for a freedom she does not have, she is shaken from her lethargy when the unexpected arrival of a mysterious stranger creates a storm that threatens to submerge the whole family. He offers an escape from the stifling world she inhabits, and Ellida must decide whether to do her duty or answer the call of the sea…

This re-telling of Ibsen’s darkly beautiful drama unites award-winning author Zoë Strachan and internationally acclaimed film composer Craig Armstrong. Though both have produced work for Five:15 – Operas Made in Scotland, this is the first time they have worked together. The production makes use of video design, playing to Armstrong’s extensive cinematic experience on films including Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge!... Read more >>

Running time: Approx 1h 15m

Scottish Opera's The Lady From the Sea Overview

A Co-production with Edinburgh International Festival
Based on a play by Henrik Ibsen

World Premiere

Music Craig Armstrong
Words Zoe Strachan

Sung in English

***** 'As a concise, lucid and poetic text it is exemplary'
Herald

'Strachan’s libretto boils down the wordy original and deftly takes eight characters through an emotional journey in 70 minutes.'
Independent

'Claire Booth is glowingly eloquent in the title role'
The Daily Telegraph

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Find out more about what goes into creating opera for the 21st century. Director Michael McCarthy chairs discussions on the artistic inspiration and creative process behind the new works. Come along for an insight into their work and a chance to ask your own questions.

In the Locked Room & Ghost Patrol - Theatre Royal Glasgow Thu 6 Sep 6.15pm
With Ghost Patrol composer Stuart MacRae and librettist Louise Welsh, and In the Locked Room composer Huw Watkins and librettist David Harsent.

The Lady from the Sea and Clemency - Theatre Royal Glasgow Sat 8 Sep 3.15pm

With The Lady from the Sea librettist Zoë Strachan, and Clemency composer James MacMillan and librettist Michael Symmons Roberts

Tickets are free. Please contact the box office to book: Theatre Royal Glasgow 0844 871 7647

Theatre Royal Glasgow Information

Theatre Royal Glasgow

Theatre Royal
282 Hope Street
Glasgow
G2 3QA
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Directions

By Car

Glasgow City Council operates a supervised 24hr, pay-on foot (credit cards accepted) multi-storey car park one block from the theatre in Cambridge St. Parking after 6pm costs £1.50 and this charge entitles you to park until 9am the following day. Leave the car park on foot by the Cowcaddens Rd exit, follow Cowcaddens Rd for one block and the Theatre Royal is on your right. If you have an orange or blue badge you can park free of charge for as long as you wish in surrounding Pay & Display spaces. There are other car parks at Dundasvale and Concert Sq. Eastbound on the M8 Exit at J19 and follow signs for the City Centre. At the 1st set of traffic lights turn left into Pitt St. At the 2nd set of traffic lights turn right into West George St. Turn 1st left into Douglas St then continue (Blythswood Sq on your right) until you reach Sauchiehall St, having crossed both West Regent St and Bath St. Turn right into Sauchiehall St, then left into Rose St at the beginning of the pedestrianised area. Turn 1st right into Renfrew St then 1st left into Cambridge St. The car park is on your right. Westbound on the M8 Exit at J17. Turn left at the 1st set of traffic lights into West Graham St. Turn right at the major traffic lights into Cowcaddens Rd then first right into Cambridge St. The car park is on your left.

By Train

Queen St Leave Queen St station by the Dundas St exit (to your right from high level trains). Walk straight ahead across the taxi rank and into Dundas Lane. Turn right into Buchanan St and follow the pedestrianised area into Sauchiehall St then turn right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is around 100yds on your right after you cross Renfrew St.

Central Leave Central station by the main entrance. Turn left into Gordon St then first right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is at the top of Hope St 100yds on your right after you cross Renfrew St. For full timetable information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit Network Rail's website.

By Underground

Leave Cowcaddens station & turn right. Walk alongside Cowcaddens Rd for around 200yds & turn right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is in front of you.

By Bus

A wide variety of local bus routes stop close to the Theatre Royal. Longer distance services arrive at Buchanan Bus Station. Leave the bus station by the clock and head up Killermont St. Turn right up Hope St and the Theatre Royal is on your right. For timetable information call Traveline on 0870 608 2608. For other bus info call 0141 423 6600 8.30am- 6pm Mon - Fri and 8.30am- 12.30pm Sat.

By Coach

Coaches may drop off but not park in front of the theatre. Coach parks are located at High Street (call in advance 0141 552 7276) and Buchanan Bus Station (call in advance 0141 333 3762). Charges apply.