


In a world of opposition, Elvira, a Puritan maiden, is in love with Arturo, a Royalist. Though her father initially opposes the match, he eventually agrees to their union. So far, so good – until their wedding day, when Arturo discovers that a Royalist prisoner needs help escaping and leaves Elvira, causing her to believe he has abandoned her for another woman.
Heartbroken, she descends into madness. When Arturo, accused of treason, faces execution, the young couple's happiness is further threatened...
Can the lovers withstand the trials of war?
Songs by: Vincenzo Bellini
Director: Richard Jones
Sets: Hyemi Shin
Costumes: Nicky Gillibrand
Lighting: Adam Silverman
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Aldwych) RV1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, X68
Night bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (7mins)
Directions from tube: (3 mins) The Royal Opera House is off Covent Garden piazza, which is visible from the tube station exit. There is a revolving door entrance at the piazza.
In a world of opposition, Elvira, a Puritan maiden, is in love with Arturo, a Royalist. Things run smoothly until their wedding day, when Arturo discovers that a Royalist prisoner needs help escaping and leaves Elvira, causing her to believe he has abandoned her for another woman. Can the lovers withstand the trials of war?
I puritani - Royal Ballet and Opera is at London's Royal Opera House, which is located at Bow St, London, WC2E 9DD.
I puritani - Royal Ballet and Opera tickets start at £52.
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