The Rakes Progress

"Admirably played under the direction of Jack Sheen by an excellent orchestra that captures its thrusting energy"

Young Tom Rakewell’s quiet life with his sweetheart Anne is turned upside down when the mysterious Nick Shadow comes to his door with whispers of wealth and luxury. But Tom soon finds out that the Devil finds work for idle hands, and that the promises of London life aren’t what they seem.

Igor Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress is a cynical but sympathetic tale of a young man’s fall. ETO’s new production is helmed by Polly Graham, Artistic Director of Longborough Festival Opera, and the highly regarded conductor and composer Jack Sheen.

First performed at the Teatro La Fenice, Venice, on 11 September 1951
Libretto by W.H. Auden & Chester Kallman

English Touring Opera | 2024

Composer                                         Igor Stravinsky
Libretto                                              W. H. Auden and Chester Kallman

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Orchestra                                          English Touring Opera

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Conductor                                         Jack Sheen

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Conductor

(2, 4 May)                                            Michael Papadopoulos

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Director                                              Polly Graham

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Designer                                            April Dalton

Lighting Designer                            Ben Ormerod

Movement Direction                        Alex Gotch

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Costume Supervisor                       Megan Rarity

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Touring Staff Director and

Assistant Director                            Rachel Wise​

Répétiteur                                          Frances Hills

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Rehearsal Pianist/Coach               Paul McKenzie​

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Company Stage Manager              Sami Wood

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Deputy Stage Manager                  Amy Batty

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Cast