Venus and Adonis / Dido and Aeneas | HGO

Strong, powerful and dynamic women are caught up in love that will sap both their identity and their agency; for them, love proves fundamentally unkind…

HGO's new double-bill production of John Blow’s Venus and Adonis and Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas explores the darkness and sorrow that can brew in the heart of love and passion, as revealed by these one-act baroque masterpieces interpreted by Jessica Dalton's magical production.

With baroque orchestra accompaniment provided by HGOAntiqua Orchestra under musical director Seb Gillot, HGO's production features as always some of the country's most talented young opera singers.

Note: under 25 concession price of £15/ticket for performances on May 25 and May 26 only.

From the reviews of HGO's 2021 production of L'Egisto at The Cockpit:

"Superb voices and terrific performances keep the magic simmering" - Hampstead and Highgate Express
"The singers excelled, showing considerable stage gifts" - Seen and Heard International
"“**** A compelling production of Cavalli’s opera that brings contemporary style and insight to baroque conventions” - The Stage
"A talented orchestra and some outstanding voices…I encourage you to see this production.” - The Spy in the Stalls