London Coliseum
St Martin's Ln, Charing Cross, London WC2N 4ES
Venue informationJanáček’s JENUFA is coming to the London Coliseum for a limited run in spring 2024.
A tale of honour, love and sacrifice, JENUFA explores the stigma of pregnancy out of wedlock against the backdrop of a small community.
Directed by David Alden, ENO’s Olivier Award-winning staging updates the setting to an isolated 20th century industrial estate in the Eastern Bloc, giving the story a contemporary edge that makes it feel even more relevant for today’s audiences.
Janáček’s powerfully rich score is conducted by Keri-Lynn Wilson. Soprano Jennifer Davis makes her role debut as Jenůfa, with Susan Bullock as her stepmother Kostelnička and Richard Trey Smagur making his ENO debut as Laca. ENO Harewood Artist, John Findon, sings Steva.
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What is Jenufa about?
Loved by two half-brothers, Jenůfa is secretly pregnant by one of them. Abandoned by the child’s father, she gives birth alone, only assisted by her stepmother. Unaware of the child, the second brother pledges to marry Jenůfa, but, as their wedding looms, tragedy strikes.
Concerned for the family’s reputation, her stepmother commits an unspeakable act in the hope that dishonour is averted and Jenůfa does not remain alone. But when a baby’s body is found in the river on the wedding day, the devastating truth is revealed to all.
Ticket Information
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Running Time
2hrs 35mins
Cast & Creatives
David Alden (Director), Keri-Lynn Wilson (Conductor), Charles Edwards (Set Designer), Jon Morrell (Costume Designer), Maxine Braham (Choreographer)
Jennifer Davis (Jenufa), Susan Bullock (Kostelnicka), Richard Trey Smagur (Laca), John Findon (Steva), Fiona Kimm (Grandmother), Gweneth Ann Rand (Mayor’s Wife), Segomotso Masego Shupinyaneng (Karolka), Isabelle Peters (Barena)
Age Guidance: 12+
