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Iphigenie en Tauride

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London Coliseum

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Age Recommendation
15 and over (Under 5's will not be admitted)

Performance Dates
6 - 14 Nov 2026

Performance Times
Mon, Wed & Fri 7.30pm, Sat 6pm

Content Warning
This opera includes depictions of violence including murder.

Run time
2 hrs 20 mins (incl. 1 interval)

Venue
London Coliseum

About Iphigénie en Tauride
A daughter of sacrifice.

A family divided by destiny, reunited by hope. Gluck’s rarely performed opera, Iphigénie en Tauride makes its ENO debut in a new staging for 2026/27 by Olivier Award-winning director Lyndsey Turner.

Book your tickets for Iphigénie en Tauride and experience an operatic masterpiece in this new production, live at the London Coliseum in 2026.

Overview
Iphigénie and her brother Oreste are the children of the most blood-soaked dynasty in Greek history. Their inheritance is a legacy of violence dating back to the dawn of time.

Her journey has taken her to a forlorn temple at the ends of the earth. His has taken him to the edge of madness. Each fears the other is dead.

Stranded on a remote island, forced to minister to the wishes of a terrifying ruler, Iphigénie dreams of home. The hope that she will one day reunite with her brother Oreste is all that stands between her and despair.

So, when a mysterious stranger washes up on the island’s shores with news of the collapse of her family, Iphigénie fears the worst. But is all as hopeless as first seems? Or is there more to this stranger than meets the eye?

Find out what fate has in store for the siblings in a new interpretation of this rarely performed operatic masterpiece.

Staging and Score
Widely regarded as Gluck’s most important work, Iphigénie en Tauride will be performed in its original French libretto by Nicolas-François Guillard with English surtitles projected above the stage.

Singers and Creatives
Baroque specialist David Bates makes his ENO debut on the podium, while Lyndsey Turner directs.

Christine Rice leads the cast as Iphigénie after her unforgettable performance in Dead Man Walking, with her brother Oreste played by Jacques Imbrailo.

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Christoph Willibald Gluck's Iphigenie en Tauride stands as one of the greatest achievements in operatic history, a masterpiece that combines emotional intensity, dramatic storytelling, and some of the most powerful music of the Classical era. Based on the ancient Greek myth of Iphigenia, the opera follows the exiled priestess as she confronts destiny, family loyalty, and the lingering consequences of war. Since its premiere in 1779, Iphigenie en Tauride has been celebrated for its groundbreaking approach to opera, placing dramatic truth and human emotion at the centre of the action, and securing its place as one of Gluck's most enduring works.

Presented at the iconic London Coliseum, this production brings the opera's timeless themes to life through exceptional vocal performances, striking orchestration, and powerful stagecraft. Audiences are immersed in a world of tension, sacrifice, and redemption as Gluck's expressive score unfolds with remarkable emotional depth. Opera lovers frequently praise Iphigenie en Tauride for its gripping narrative and unforgettable music, making every performance a moving and thought-provoking experience.

For fans of world-class opera, classical music, and dramatic storytelling, Iphigenie en Tauride at the London Coliseum offers an unforgettable evening of artistry and emotion. Combining timeless mythology with musical brilliance, this acclaimed work continues to captivate audiences more than two centuries after its creation.

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