Priority booking for Guildhall Circle members and Patrons opens at 10am on Tuesday 25 March. Public booking opens at 10am on Tuesday 1 April.
Step into the world of Dido and Aeneas, Henry Purcell’s celebrated masterpiece, brought to life in the intimate setting of Guildhall School’s Milton Court Theatre.
One of the earliest and most enduring English operas, it remains a poignant exploration of destiny, sacrifice and the destructive force of the gods.
Set in a strange realm where beauty and brutality collide, this powerful production directed by Oliver Platt and conducted by James Henshaw delves deep into the heart of Purcell’s spellbinding music, uncovering the mysticism and raw emotion of this timeless tale of love and loss that has captivated audiences for centuries.
Please note this production contains adult content with themes of physical and emotional abuse, including scenes of bloody violence, reference to suicide, scenes of kidnap, coercion and threat, implied sexual themes, and depictions of dead animals. Haze will be used, and there will potentially be strobe lighting and loud noises.
Performed in English
Promoted by Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Ticket prices
£15
Students in possession of a valid Students' Union card, over 60s/OAPs, under 18s.
Priority booking for Guildhall Circle members and Patrons opens at 10am on Tuesday 25 March. Public booking opens at 10am on Tuesday 1 April.
Booking fees
£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
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Silk Street Theatre
Location
The Silk Street Theatre, Music Hall and Lecture Recital Room are located in the main Guildhall School building on Silk Street and for Barbican produced events the venue can also be accessed from the Barbican if you exit via the doors next to Barbican Kitchen on Level G.
Address
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Silk Street
Barbican
London
EC2Y 8DT
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
For Barbican performances, enter through the main Barbican Centre entrance in Silk Street.
For Guildhall School performances please use the Guildhall School entrance on Silk Street.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
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