To reflect The Royal Opera’s Britten cycle, which started with Billy Budd in April 2019, in the 2019/20 Season we will be operating a Britten Syndicate for those who wish to support our new productions of Britten’s Death in Venice on the main stage and The Turn of the Screw in the Linbury Theatre. The Syndicate offers a small group of committed supporters closer access to the artists and staff of The Royal Opera as they prepare to perform these works.

Supporters of the Syndicate will be invited to make a philanthropic gift. They will be involved with the lifecycle of the operas from rehearsals to the performances. Supporters will be invited to a variety of events including discussions, closed stage rehearsals and an evening around a performance with The Royal Opera. Higher levels of support are also welcomed at Role and Production level.

Britten Syndicate 2019/20

Tuesday 12 November, 2.30pm
A private Sitzprobe of Death in Venice
A rare chance to see this very early-stage rehearsal when the singers and orchestra are brought together with the conductor for the first time before costumes, action and lighting are added.

Tuesday 3 December, 6.45pm
A celebratory evening around a performance of Death in Venice*
Join us for drinks and canapés before the performance and during the interval, and after the performance there will be the chance to congratulate the artists during an informal bowl food reception with the cast, creative team and members of The Royal Opera.

Wednesday 27 May, 6.00pm
A private stage and piano rehearsal of The Turn of the Screw
British director Natalie Abrahami guides the cast as they develop their characterisation and movement accompanied by the piano repetiteur.

May 2020 – Date TBA
A talk with artists of The Turn of the Screw
An intimate evening of discussion with the singers of The Turn of the Screw, as they reveal their own experience of bringing this intense, chilling work to the stage.

*Please note that all tickets and refreshments are in addition to your generous gift. Access to rehearsals is at the discretion of The Royal Opera and the conductor and may change at short notice; alternative dates will be offered where possible.

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