Gothic Opera launched in October 2019 with an irreverent and timely retelling of the opera Der Vampyr by Marschner, which is based on Polidori’s nineteenth-century story The Vampyre. The critically-acclaimed production was told through the lens of consent and agency.

  • “All credit to Gothic Opera for staging this rarely performed opera with such palpable enthusiasm and (despite the work’s subject matter) joy. It will be interesting to follow the company’s progress.”
    Josephine Miles, Opera Now, October 2019

    Opera Now reviews Gothic Opera's production of Der Vampyr

  • Lord Ruthven: Ian Beadle
    Malwina: Alice Usher / Milena Knauss 
    Sir Edgar Aubrey: Sam Smith / Jack Roberts
    The Vampire Master: Gráinne Gillis
    Emmy: Charlotte Osborn / Susanna MacRae 
    Sir Humphrey Davenaut: Jon Stainsby / Richard Moore 
    Sir John Berkeley, Tom Blunt: Richard Moore
    Janthe: Béatrice de Larragoïti / Laura Curry 
    George Dibdin: Matthew Clark
    Suse: Rosemary Clifford / Gráinne Gillis​

    Violin I: Josh Dalton
    Violin II: Inga Franks
    Viola: Evie Hilyer-Ziegler
    Cello: Alison Holford
    Flute: Nicola Crowe
    Trombone: William Brown
    Harmonium: Leona Crasi

  • Stage Director: Julia Mintzer
    Musical Director / Conductor / Arranger: Kelly Lovelady
    Set and Costumer Designer: Charles Ogilvie
    Lighting Designer: Will Alder
    Stage Manager: Pippa Lowen
    Make-up Artist: Michelle Taylor
    Co-Producers: Alice Usher & Charlotte Osborn
    Artistic Director: Béatrice de Larragoïti
    Graphic Design: Max Dabbs
    Production Photography: Nick Rutter & Robert Workman

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK RUTTER & ROBERT WORKMAN

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