About the Show
The centrepiece of this opera is the fictional confrontation between Mary Stuart, the Catholic Queen of Scotland, and the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I. The opera builds to the moment of conflict when political, religious and romantic tensions simmer over, resulting in Mary’s condemnation and eventual execution. The opera is recognised as one of Donizetti’s most persuasive and powerful scores and culminates in an exceptionally affecting final scene.
Concert version.
This event takes place at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire
Cast
Flora McIntosh
Mary Stuart
Philippa Boyle
Queen Elizabeth
Joseph Doody
Earl of Leicester
Ian Beadle
Lord Cecil
Stuart Pendred
Lord Cecil
Stuart Pendred
Lord Talbot
Loouise Ratcliffe
Anna
Stefano d'Ermenegildo
violin
Sarah Douglas
clarinet
Creatives
Latest Videos
Watch The Lion King stars perform “He Lives in You”
Ahead of the release of Disney’s Mufasa