Is Wozzeck a number? Is he just another statistic? Or is he less than that?

Wozzeck is beaten up by the Captain.

Wozzeck is experimented on by the Doctor.

Wozzeck is betrayed by his lover.

Wozzeck is a product of his surroundings.

Wozzeck is doomed from birth - condemned to live in a brutal and loveless world.

Watch the Wozzeck trailer

"Just go and see this Wozzeck" The Times

Alban Berg's cinematic music drama charts one man's descent into madness and murder. His story is told with music which is at times searing, at others gentle and lyrical. Richard Jones' highly charged industrial vision of this 20th century masterpiece is a profoundly affecting theatrical experience.

"Stark, vicious, comic and violent: a stunning show. This is a world-class ensemble of singing actors in a world-class production." The Independent on Sunday

Wozzeck animation - click here to watch

Click to watch an interview with Christopher Purves

Click here to watch John Fisher's personal introduction to the season

Wozzeck is sung in German with an electronic surtitles screen above the stage carrying a translation in English (and Welsh in Wales) of everything that is being sung - so it's easy to follow all the action! Check when booking your tickets that a view of the surtitles is available from the seats you choose.

Co-production with Komische Oper Berlin

Running time approximately 95 minutes with no interval.

For more information on pre-performance talks click here

Click here to watch Full of Beans

Supported by the Friends of WNO

Conductor Lothar Koenigs (except 24 Nov) Anthony Negus (24 Nov) Director Richard Jones Designer Paul Steinberg Costume Designer Buki Shiff Lighting Designer Franck Evin Movement Director Linda Dobell