Handel wrote some of his most beautiful and characterful music for Rodelinda. Hatred and despair, thwarted love and resentment, and a fierce desire for revenge all combine to make a narrative of extraordinary power and potency. Director Ruth Knight collaborates with international award-winning designer Leslie Travers for this Handel masterpiece which will be conducted by Baroque specialist and Olivier Award winner, Peter Whelan.

Before the opera begins, King Bertarido has been defeated in battle by Grimoaldo, who has usurped his throne. Bertarido has been able to escape and has allowed rumours of his death to circulate in the hopes of rescuing his wife Rodelinda, their young son Flavio and his sister Eduige, who he had to leave behind. Returning in secret he discovers that Grimoaldo, despite being pledged to marry Eduige, is pursuing Rodelinda relentlessly, determined to force her into marriage if she refuses willingly to love him.

Cast
Lucy Crowe – Rodelinda
Tim Mead – Bertarido
Ed Lyon – Grimoaldo
Marvic Monreal – Eduige
Hugh Cutting Unulfo
Brandon Cedel – Garibaldo

Creative Team
Peter Whelan – Conductor
Ruth Knight – Director
Leslie Travers – Designer
Ben Pickersgill – Lighting Designer

Booking Information
Priority booking is now open and Garsington members are invited to request tickets in line with the allocation deadlines below.

Ingrams Circle, Constellation and Patron deadline Tuesday 26 November 2024
Special Friend and Friend deadline Tuesday 14 January 2025
Affiliate Member booking opens from 10am on Tuesday 4 March 2025
GO≤35 Member booking opens from 10am on Tuesday 18 March 2025
Public booking opens from 10am on Tuesday 1 April 2025