Susanna

George Frideric Handel

4 October – 21 November 2025

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Opera and dance combine in this story with a dark heart and strong contemporary resonance.

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 in a brand-new production by director Olivia Fuchs.

This collaboration between Opera North and Phoenix Dance Theatre is set against some of Handel’s most memorably melodic music, with powerful choral moments for the Chorus of Opera North as well as touching solo arias.

 

Accessibility

All performances include integrated visual vernacular (physical performance drawing on sign language, mime and theatre techniques).

 

Price

From £16*

Venues
  • Leeds Grand Theatre
  • Newcastle Theatre Royal
  • Lowry, Salford Quays
  • Theatre Royal, Nottingham

Running time
Approximately 2 hours 20 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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£20 new to opera tickets
£10 under 30s and children tickets
Free tickets for 16-20s in Leeds
Group discounts
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*Prices vary by venue. 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

The Chorus of Opera North singing
Chorus of Opera North
The Opera North Orchestra playing their instruments at a performance
Orchestra of Opera North
A close-up photo of a woman with dark hair looking at the camera
Johanna Soller

Conductor

A woman with blonde hair.
Olivia Fuchs

Director

Marcus Jarrell Willis

Choreographer

A woman with grey wavy hair.
Zahra Mansouri

Set & Costume Designer

Jake Wiltshire

Lighting Designer

Susanna
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