Partenope Tickets
About Partenope
When it comes to Partenope’s love life, complicated doesn’t quite cover it. Settle in for Handel’s first operatic rom com, where all isn’t fair in love and war.
This critically acclaimed production won an Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production when it premiered in 2008. Since then, it has been seen all around the world and returns to the London Coliseum for its second revival.
Overview Finding The One isn’t easy. Especially when you’re tangled up in a tricky love quadrangle.
Join our social butterfly Partenope and her three potential suitors – Arsace, Armindo and Eurimene – in this timeless tale where boys meet girl, girl falls for boy, and another ‘boy’ is really a girl looking for revenge on a boy… keeping up?
Find out if love is on the cards and if honesty wins, in this complex game of romance, where not everything (or everyone) is as it seems.
Discover more about the story of Partenope on our dedicated page.
Staging & Score Set in a 1920’s Paris salon, Christopher Alden’s production is inspired by the surrealist artists of the time including Salvador Dali and Man Ray, with the character of Emilio being based on Man Ray himself.
With non-stop parties, bottomless cocktails, endless card games and some questionable disguises, the scene is set for romance, complemented by Handel’s captivating score which brings each character’s emotions to life beautifully. Don’t miss this fun, classy and charming battle for Partenope’s heart.
Singers & Creatives Our socialite Partenope is played by former Harewood artist, Nardus Williams, Winner of the Rising Talent award at the 2022 International Opera Awards. Her suitors Arsace, Emilio and Armindo are played by Hugh Cutting, Ru Charlesworth, and Jake Ingbar.
This award-winning production will once again be directed by Christopher Alden and conducted by Christian Curnyn.
Co-produced with Opera Australia.
This production has been made possible through the generous support of a syndicate comprising Liz Cratchley OBE, Alan Karr & Jeanne Ruane, Vincent Mercer & Anzo Francis, Kate Olver & Jeremy Young, and Leo Toralballa.
BSL interpreted
- Wednesday, 3rd December, 7pm
Run time
3hr 30min. Incl. 2 Intervals
Venue
Age
Ages 15+.
Start date
20th November, 2025
End date
6th December, 2025
Partenope cast and creative team
Conductor: Christian Curnyn
Director: Christopher Alden
Set Designer: Andrew Lieberman
Costume Designer: Jon Morrell
Lighting Designer: Adam Silverman
Movement Director: Claire Glaskin
Revival Movement and Intimacy Director: Elaine Brown
Translator: Amanda Holden
Cast: Nardus Williams, Hugh Cutting, Ru Charlesworth, Jake Ingbar, Katie Bray, William Thomas
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: St. Martin's Lane 24, 29, 176 / 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: St. Martin's Lane 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279 / 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car park: Q-Park: Chinatown (5mins) / Other: St Martin's Lane Hotel (1min)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Cranbourn Street until St Martin’s Lane, where you head right until you reach the theatre.
Frequently asked questions
What is Partenope about?
When it comes to Partenope’s love life, complicated doesn’t quite cover it. Settle in for Handel’s first operatic rom com, where all isn’t fair in love and war.
What is the running time of Partenope?
Partenope runs for 3hr 30min. Incl. 2 Intervals
Which theatre is Partenope at?
Partenope is at London's London Coliseum, which is located at St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES.
How much are tickets for Partenope?
Partenope tickets start at £15.
What is the age recommendation for Partenope?
Ages 15+.
How do you get tickets for Partenope?
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