Sublime music, electrifying theatre, a profound plea for humanity

The offices of state weigh heavily on Jephtha’s shoulders. He has led his people through war to victory, he is a hero, the man of the hour – but there is a catch, a terrible catch. Before victory, Jephtha vowed that, if he was to win, he would sacrifice the first living creature he encountered on his return. The first person to greet him was his beloved
daughter Iphis...

Handel’s sublime music and Thomas Morell’s exquisite words are infused with almost unbearable pathos.Katie Mitchell’s inspired production transforms this oratorio into electrifying theatre which asks profound questions about the clash between individuals and the state. Jephtha is a heart-stopping and poignant experience.

Cast includes
Jephtha Robert Murray
Zebul Alan Ewing
Storge Diana Montague
Iphis Fflur Wyn
Hamor Robin Blaze (ex 7 Nov); Andrew Radley (7 Nov)
Angel Claire Ormshaw

• Running time approximately 3 hours 10 minutes including two intervals
• Sung in English with surtitles in English (and Welsh in Cardiff, Swansea and Llandudno)
• Co-production with English National Opera

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Conductor Paul Goodwin Director Katie Mitchell Designer Vicki Mortimer Lighting Designer Chris Davey Movement Director Struan Leslie