Albert Herring Tickets
A fresh and witty new take on Britten’s much-loved coming-of-age comedy.This production is recommended for ages 12+.
Performance dates
13 – 16 Oct 2025
Run time: 2hrs and 45mins
Includes interval
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Albert Herring Tickets
This witty and unconventional opera offers a sharp take on small-town quirks and is sure to spark curiosity and conversation across the country. Playing a strictly limited run, book your official tickets today!
About Albert Herring
Composed in 1947, Britten demonstrates his versatility by creating a good-natured comedy. From its gentle ribbing of English Victorian music to its sly quote from Wagner, his light-hearted touch lets the humour shine through the music. The score also requires the same thirteen instruments that he used in his previous opera The Rape of Lucretia.
Facts and Critical Acclaim
- Standout Cast: Tenor Caspar Singh stars as the reluctant hero Albert, with Leah-Marian Jones as his formidable mother, Mrs Herring. The cast also features Emma Bell as Lady Billows, Mark Le Brocq as Mayor Upfold, and Sir Willard White as Superintendent Budd.
- Top-Tier Creative Team: Directed by Antony McDonald—“constantly in demand throughout the UK” (The Stage)—and conducted by Daniel Cohen, praised for his “golden combination of clarity and expression.”
- Bold Reimagining of a Britten Classic: This production brings fresh life and wit to Britten’s satirical opera, with vibrant storytelling and standout performances.
Albert Herring Cast and Creatives
Main Creatives
- Conductor – Daniel Cohen
- Director & Designer – Antony McDonald
- Lighting Designer – Matthew Richardson
- Associate Director – Sophie Daneman
Main Cast
Casting to be announced.
Upcoming Performance Times
Special notes
No Under 12's – unless specifically stated otherwise
Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult/someone over 18. The adult cannot be sitting separately.
Our cloakroom fee is £2 per item, whether it’s a bag or a coat. We can accommodate small bags, coats, and other small items. We class a small bag as standard rucksack size or smaller or a standard handbag. Our cloakroom opens 75 minutes before the performance. It remains open for 30 minutes following the show
Latecomers - if you are late, you will be able to view the performance on a TV monitor whilst our staff wait for an appropriate point in the performance to allow you to enter the auditorium and take your seat. Our staff will try to do this as early as they can within the performance but this isn’t always possible and in some cases you may be asked to wait until the interval.