Seattle Opera: The Turn of the Screw
$25+
Benjamin Britten – The Turn of the Screw
An unnamed governess travels to an isolated mansion, hired by a mysterious guardian to care for two orphaned children. What follows are a series of increasingly ominous encounters with “the others” – menacing spirits of the manor’s previous staff. Are the ghosts supernatural in origin, or are they the products of her overactive imagination? Britten’s seductive, luminous, and brilliantly structured score utilizes a variety of musical expression. A tantalizingly veiled portrait of psychological disintegration, with tangible tension throughout.
Expanding upon his “powerful and compelling” (Seattle P-I) staging, director Peter Kazaras heightens the haunting atmosphere with a labyrinthine new production for McCaw Hall.
Join us backstage following this performance for our Halloween Party and enjoy an eerie one-of-a-kind evening of costumes, food, drinks, and dancing. Party tickets are on sale now and must be purchase separately from your performance ticket.
In English with English subtitles. This opera contains some mature themes. Performance time: 2 hours and 15 minutes including 1 intermission.