Candide the Musical
ENO Live at the London Coliseum
From its famous overture to the soaring, emotional finale, Candide glitters with an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story, On the Town) and brilliantly witty lyrics.
Based on Voltaire’s satirical masterpiece, Candide follows the journey of a young man who is determined to follow his tutor’s philosophy of absolute optimism - "all is for the best in this best of all possible worlds”. However, his beliefs are severely challenged when he leaves the sheltered environment of his home to embark on an epic adventure across the world…
Director Robert Carsen’s award-winning new ENO co-production, the sensation of both Teatro alla Scala, Milan and the Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris, features a company and orchestra of over 100, ingenious sets and colourful costumes. Toby Spence, Anna Christy, Marnie Breckenridge, Alex Jennings and Beverley Klein lead the outstanding cast in this summer’s unmissable London musical.
"A lavish new producton. It's a dazzling show." The Sunday Times
"Candide is a smashing success." Le Figaro, France
"Aremarkable production." Die Welt, Germany
PERFORMANCE DATES
JUNE 23 · 25 · 27 · 28 & JULY 4 · 5 · 9 · 12 AT 7.15PM
JUNE 28 & JULY 5 · 12 AT 2PM · JUNE 29 & JULY 6 AT 3PM
Sign Language interpreted performance: Jul 9
Pre-performance talk by Edward Seckerson: Jun 27 at 5.30pm, London Coliseum
Pre-performance talk by John Snelson: Jul 9 at 5.30pm, London Coliseum
Tickets: £10 to £87
Book at www.eno.org/candide or call 0871 911 0200
Ticket offer for FranceInLondon users!
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English National Opera, London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4ESConductor Rumon Gamba; Director Robert Carsen; Designer Michael Levine; Costume Designer Buki Shiff; Lighting Designers Robert Carsen/Peter Van Praet;
Choreographer Rob Ashford;