The Elixir of Love at Falconhurst

For their fourth visit to the beautiful gardens at Falconhurst, Wild Arts brings Donizetti's sun-kissed comedy, directed by Guido Martin-Brandis, with a fabulous cast led by Galina Averina, a mischievous new translation from Joseph Morris, and a sparkling new orchestration specially made for the fine chamber musicians of the Wild Arts Orchestra.

A joy beyond all expectation - sassily delivered and outstandingly well sung. Michael White

Arrive from 5pm, choose your place in the lovely gardens and set up your picnic. You are welcome to bring tables, chairs, picnic blankets, candelabras and more.

The performance will start at 6pm, and audience chairs will be set out for you. There will be an hour's interval to continue your picnic, and carriages will be from 9.30pm. 

Polished, sophisticated, engaging and delightfully inventive. A wonderfully enjoyable and engaging performance that really punched above its weight. Robert Hugill 

We are expecting a beautiful summer's evening, but if the weather is not kind, the performance will be in the church which is ten minutes walk from Falconhurst.

Wild Arts is a young company that brings world-class opera to beautiful places around the UK, nurtures young talent, and runs workshops for primary schools. More details on wildarts.org.uk.

Parking is free. Practical details will be in the ticket confirmation email. We will email you nearer the time with details of music and performers.

Tickets will be strictly limited. Please book early to make sure of your place.

Timings
5pm Gardens open
6pm Act I 
1 hour picnic interval
8pm Act II 
9.30pm Carriages

Tickets £85 | £65 | £45 
Under 21s tickets available for £20 anywhere but the front rows.

Director Guido Martin-Brandis 
Conductor Orlando Jopling
Designer Sophie Lincoln
Translation Joseph Morris
Orchestration Hamish Brown

Adina Galina Averina
Nemorino Matthew Curtis
Belcore Tim Nelson
Dulcamara Alex Jones
Giannetta Bethan Terry
Lauretta Laura Mekhail
Claudio Eamonn Walsh 
Roberto Alex Pratley

The Wild Arts Ensemble led by Sijie Chen