In a dystopian future, women are forced into childbearing servitude by an extremist theocratic regime. Escape is nearly impossible--but Offred, a handmaid, is determined to find a way back to her child, no matter the cost.
Based on the landmark novel by Margaret Atwood, this intense operatic drama gives voice to a terrifying, fictional world.
Poul Ruders' evocative score creates one of the most impactful operas of the late twentieth century, seen for the first time on the West Coast in a powerful new co-production with The Royal Danish Theatre.
Content Advisory: This opera closely follows the themes and narratives of the original novel with imagery and scenes of sexual and physical violence reflective of the dystopian setting (including depictions of rape and hanging). Viewer discretion is advised.
COMPOSER
Poul Ruders
DATES
Sep 14-Oct 1, 2024
LIBRETTO
Paul Bentley
RUN TIME
2 hours 50 minutes with one intermission
LANGUAGE
English
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Based on the landmark novel by Margaret Atwood, this intense operatic drama gives voice to a terrifying, fictional world.
Poul Ruders' evocative score creates one of the most impactful operas of the late twentieth century, seen for the first time on the West Coast in a powerful new co-production with The Royal Danish Theatre.
Content Advisory: This opera closely follows the themes and narratives of the original novel with imagery and scenes of sexual and physical violence reflective of the dystopian setting (including depictions of rape and hanging). Viewer discretion is advised.
COMPOSER
Poul Ruders
DATES
Sep 14-Oct 1, 2024
LIBRETTO
Paul Bentley
RUN TIME
2 hours 50 minutes with one intermission
LANGUAGE
English
In a dystopian future, women are forced into childbearing servitude by an extremist theocratic regime. Escape is nearly impossible--but Offred, a handmaid, is determined to find a way back to her child, no matter the cost.
Based on the landmark novel by Margaret Atwood, this intense operatic drama gives voice to a terrifying, fictional world.
Poul Ruders' evocative score creates one of the most impactful operas of the late twentieth century, seen for the first time on the West Coast in a powerful new co-production with The Royal Danish Theatre.
Content Advisory: This opera closely follows the themes and narratives of the original novel with imagery and scenes of sexual and physical violence reflective of the dystopian setting (including depictions of rape and hanging). Viewer discretion is advised.
COMPOSER
Poul Ruders
DATES
Sep 14-Oct 1, 2024
LIBRETTO
Paul Bentley
RUN TIME
2 hours 50 minutes with one intermission
LANGUAGE
English
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Based on the landmark novel by Margaret Atwood, this intense operatic drama gives voice to a terrifying, fictional world.
Poul Ruders' evocative score creates one of the most impactful operas of the late twentieth century, seen for the first time on the West Coast in a powerful new co-production with The Royal Danish Theatre.
Content Advisory: This opera closely follows the themes and narratives of the original novel with imagery and scenes of sexual and physical violence reflective of the dystopian setting (including depictions of rape and hanging). Viewer discretion is advised.
COMPOSER
Poul Ruders
DATES
Sep 14-Oct 1, 2024
LIBRETTO
Paul Bentley
RUN TIME
2 hours 50 minutes with one intermission
LANGUAGE
English
show less
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