Dress Rehearsal: Susanna

George Frideric Handel

Thursday 2 October 2025

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Be the first to experience our powerful new production of Susanna.

Susanna is the victim of two powerful, predatory men out to destroy her reputation. As society swallows their lies and public opinion turns, she holds fast to her truth. It’s a compelling story for our times brought to life in a new production by director Olivia Fuchs and choreographer Marcus Jarrell Willis, who throw a critical lens on violence against women and gender-based injustice. This collaboration between Opera North and Phoenix Dance Theatre is set to some of Handel’s most memorably melodic music, with powerful choral moments for the Chorus of Opera North as well as touching solo arias.

How to book

Log in to your account to book your dress rehearsal tickets online, then select from the starred seats located in the Upper Circle. Two free tickets are available per membership, with two additional guest tickets available to purchase at £10 each*.

To access the dress rehearsal you must have booked a ticket for a performance of the same opera. If you have booked directly with one of our partner venues, or your booking has been made in someone else’s name, please contact the Opera North Box Office for assistance.

Accessibility

The performance includes integrated visual vernacular (physical performance drawing on sign language, mime and theatre techniques).

 

A Friends and Patrons event.

Price

Free as part of a Friends or Patrons membership.
Additional tickets for guests are available to purchase at £10 each*

Start time
7pm

Interval
8.23 – 8.43pm

End time
9.30pm

Running time
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

Language
Sung in English with English subtitles

Buy your programme in advance
Digital (£4) or printed (£6 + £2.50 postage)

Age guidance and content warning
12+, contains references to adult themes including sexual abuse and bullying

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* Booking fees may apply.

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Cast & Creative

A woman with short dark hair wearing bracelets.
Anna Dennis

Susanna

A man with short hair wearing a black shirt.
Matthew Brook

Chelsias

Claire Lees

Daniel

A man with wavy light hair.
James Hall

Joacim

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Colin Judson

First Elder

Dean Robinson

Judge

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Amy Freston

Attendant

The Chorus of Opera North singing
Chorus of Opera North
The Opera North Orchestra playing their instruments at a performance
Orchestra of Opera North
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Johanna Soller

Conductor

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Olivia Fuchs

Director

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Marcus Jarrell Willis

Choreographer

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Zahra Mansouri

Set & Costume Designer

Jake Wiltshire

Lighting Designer

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