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The Merry Widow rehearsals

Here's a glimpse into the rehearsals for our new Festival 2024 production of Lehár’s The Merry Widow

A selection of photos from rehearsals for our new Festival 2024 production of Lehár’s the merry widow

Danielle de Niese leads a stellar cast in this laugh-out-loud classic, which is sure to put a smile on your face as it spins around the glittering ballrooms of 1900s Paris.

Photographer: Tristram Kenton

Danielle de Niese (Hanna Glawari, centre) with dancers

Cal McCrystal (Director) and Danielle de Niese (Hanna Glawari)

Michael McDermott (Camille de Rosillon) and Innocent Masuku (Raoul de St Brioche)

Carrie-Anne Ingrouille (Choreographer, left), Danielle de Niese (Hanna Glawari, rear) and Freya Sands (Associate Choreographer, right)


Germán Olvera (Count Danilo)

Thomas Allen (Baron Mirko Zeta) and Soraya Mafi (Valencienne)

Danielle de Niese (Hanna Glawari, centre) with dancer

Tom Edden (Njegus)

Cal McCrystal (Director, centre left)

John Wilson (Conductor)

Danielle de Niese (Hanna Glawari)


The Merry Widow is on stage this festival from 9 June – 28 July 2024

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