Anna Bolena

Werther loves with thrilling intensity. But passion blooms into a dangerous obsession when the young poet discovers his love can never be realised. Goethe’s powerful novel, The Sorrows of Young Werther, moved the world upon its release in 1774. Young men cried their anguish into tiny glass vials and carried around their tears to prove the depth of their emotions. They wore the poet’s signature clothes, and a few lovelorn souls even followed his path, seeking death over a life without love. In the ultimate Romantic opera, Massenet’s rich score magnifies the drama and emotion of the story. Werther falls hopelessly in love with Charlotte in lyrical, melodious phrases. As Charlotte chooses duty over heart, Werther’s turmoil is palpable in restless music that bursts out of an enormous orchestra. The French composer’s ability to evoke mood and moment in music is on brilliant display. Any tenor that can master the psychological range and musical difficulty of Werther is guaranteed a new signature role. Young star, Michael Fabiano, is renowned for his intense, character-driven performances. Hear his role debut as the troubled poet, with acclaimed mezzo-soprano Elena Maximova as Charlotte and Carlo Montanaro as conductor.

The sights of London at night have to be seen to be believed and The London Showboat is the perfect way to do it. Aboard a modern RiverLiner™, we promise a dinner cruise with top quality entertainment both inside and out. Against the night sky the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, the O2 Millennium Dome, the Thames Barrier and many more London landmarks reveal their splendour. History unfolds before your eyes. Afterwards we'll have you dancing all the way back to Westminster to the strains of popular dance music from the last four decades. This is the way to see one of the world's great Capital cities.   Menu Scottish Smoked Salmon Mousse with Mustard and Dill Centre, King Prawns with Lemon and Mesclun Salad  ~  Tomato, Roast Pepper and Basil Soup  ~  Roasted Supreme of Chicken wrapped in Parma Ham,Mushroom with Thyme and Red Wine Sauce served with Dauphinoise Potato and and Seasonal Vegetables  ~  White, Dark and Milk Chocolate Truffle Cake with Raspberry Sauce  ~  Tea or Coffee and Mints    Vegetarian Menu    Salad of Feta, Walnuts, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Roast Peppers, Pumpkin and Olives with Honey Dressing  ~  Tomato, Roast Pepper and Basil Soup ~  Lasagne of Artichokes, Spinach, Sauté of Mixed Mushrooms, Goats Cheese with Seasonal Vegetables  ~ ​ White, Dark and Milk Chocolate Truffle Cake with Raspberry Sauce ~ ​ Tea or Coffee and Mints    You can pre-order the vegetarian menu by selecting ‘Vegetarian’ when making your booking.  City Cruises does not guarantee that products are free from nuts or traces of nuts.  Please note the Vegetarian Menu MUST be pre-ordered before the day of sailing.  Gluten free meals are available with 72 hours advance notice.  We are unable to take Vegetarian Menu orders on the night.  Fresh Fruit salad dessert is available on request.  For any special dietary requirements please call our ReservationsTeam on + 44 (0)20 77 400 400 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Artist. Rebel. Icon. He burst onto the international art scene, all golden curls and bravado. He was dynamic, damaged, a big idea and a bold brush. With the vivacious Wendy on his arm, Brett Whiteley was magnetic. He abhorred straight lines, adored drugs, alcohol, women. He worked in vivid colour and ravishing curves. Heroin was both muse and merciless master. Out of this tumultuous life spilled a messy array of brilliant artworks and astonishing self-reflection. In 2019, this Australian icon meets two of Australia’s greatest artists in a brand new work for the Australian stage: Whiteley, by Elena Kats-Chernin and Justin Fleming. Kats-Chernin is peerless among contemporary composers, celebrated for her enormous output and music that bursts with colour, life and tenderness. Fleming is a respected playwright and librettist whose work is renowned for its warmth, wit and poignancy. Together they’ve created an opera to honour the life and work of a man who could not extricate his talent from his demons. Production designer Dan Potra’s technology-driven set is an immersive world created from Whiteley’s most famous paintings. Experience the works of a modern master on moving, larger-than-life screens.

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Winner of over 50 major awards including a Grammy Award and three Tony Awards®, WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Declared "The Best Musical of the Decade" by Entertainment Weekly and "A Cultural Phenomenon" by Variety, WICKED is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman.  Recommended age for children is 8 and up. No children under 5 admitted. Running time for the show is 2 hours and 30 minutes, plus a 15-minute intermission.

Seating Chart: Eugene O'Neill Theatre ​ Runtime: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission Rating: Parental Advisory: Explicit language. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre. Hearing Assistance: Yes There are no wheelchair accessible restrooms. Restrooms are located down one flight of stairs. There are no steps into the theatre from the sidewalk. Air Conditioned Wheelchair Seating Available Assisted listening system available