Handel's Messiah at Chichester Cathedral

Handel Messiah

Following their sell-out performance in 2023, Wild Arts returns with their trademark fresh and innovative approach to Handel's legendary telling of the Christmas story.

The period specialist players of the Wild Arts Ensemble join the star singers of the summer opera tour for an innovative version that will bring the music and story to life. Staging will be performed by the company tailored to each venue from a framework devised by theatre and opera director Tom Morris (Breaking the Waves, Dr Semmelweis, War Horse), with Wild Arts' Artistic Director Orlando Jopling directing from the keyboard.

Lucy Hall & Natasha Page soprano
Catherine Backhouse & Martha Jones mezzo
Guy Elliott & Sam Marston tenor
Timothy Nelson baritone
Edward Hawkins bass

Sijie Chen & Magdalena Loth-Hill violin
Hannah Shaw viola
Jonny Byers cello
Marianne Schofield bass
Joel Raymond & Geoff Coates oboe
Chris Rawley bassoon
Sam Lewis & Ruth Ross trumpet
Louise Goodwin timpani
Orlando Jopling harpsichord

You are welcome to arrive from 6.30pm. 

Duration: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes including interval

£65 (sold out) | £45 (almost sold out) | £35 (limited availability) | £15 (unreserved seats in the side aisle, mostly with restricted view)

Any seat £15 for everyone under 25.

The Cathedral is fully accessible. Wheelchair space is provided in row S, and your ticket includes a free carer seat alongside. Please email us at info@wildarts.org.uk for any access or seating questions and we would be very happy to help.

Chichester Cathedral stands as a timeless testament of architectural grandeur. The Chichester Cathedral Window by Chagall, installed in 1978, tells the biblical story of Adam and Eve. The vibrant colours and dreamlike imagery not only add a touch of modern artistic brilliance to the cathedral but also offer visitors a unique and contemplative visual experience in the sacred space.