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Henry Purcell

Dido and Aeneas

A monumental work in Baroque opera, sometimes called the first English operatic masterpiece. Based on Virgil’s Aeneid, the opera tells of love and tragedy between Dido, Queen of Carthage, and the Trojan hero Aeneas, and will close our 2025 season. 

This new production features one of the world’s leading baroque ensembles, Barokksolistene, and offering fresh and vibrant arrangements of Purcell’s score. 

For the Longborough Emerging Artists and Youth Chorus, the opportunity to take part in this project will be inspirational, and for audiences, this promises to be a barnstorming end to a thrilling season. The project will be led by Bjarte Eike, one of the leading exponents in Baroque fiddle, and directed by Norwegian stage director and choreographer Erlend Samnøen.

irresistible

The Times on Barokksolistene

superb

The Scotsman on Barokksolistene
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Bjarte Eike

Founded and led by Norwegian violinist Bjarte Eike in 2005, Barokksolistene is now recognised as one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting groups working in the field of historically informed performance, fusing virtuoso musicianship with flawless ensemble playing. Constantly striving to reach out to new audiences, their passion to engage with folk and experimental music, improvisation, visual arts, dance and story-telling has led them to create unique concert experiences which play to sold-out audiences worldwide.

fabulously unrestrained

The Guardian on Barokksolistene

Coming by train?

Hop aboard the Hedgehog!

In partnership with brilliant local bus service the Hedgehog, we’re now offering a shuttle service from Moreton-in-Marsh station to our theatre.

The service will depart from Moreton-in-Marsh 90 minutes before the performance start time, to arrive at Longborough shortly after the grounds open. It will return to Moreton following the performance end time.

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moreton station bus transfer

Book a return bus transfer for £16.


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THE LONGBOROUGH YOUTH CHORUS

The Longborough Youth Chorus works towards productions at Longborough, community concerts and local showcases, incorporating a wide variety of repertoire.

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Longborough Emerging Artists

Support our Emerging Artists to ensure the future of high-calibre opera performances for generations to come.

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