Opera
Photograph by Wayne Keith
Photograph by John Ferro Sims
Photograph by Cape Town Opera
Photograph by John Ferro Sims
Photograph by Kiran Ridley
Photograph by Kiran Ridley
WED 27 - SAT 30 JUN
Cape Town Opera Presents
The Gershwins' Porgy And Bess
MAIN AUDITORIUM
The show is done with such verve that you need a heart of concrete not to come out smiling. Especially as many voices are sensational. THE TIMES
Summertime and the livin' is easy…
Featuring the timeless songs Summertime, It Ain't Necessarily So and I Loves You Porgy, the internationally renowned Cape Town Opera present their critically acclaimed production of The Gershwins’ masterpiece Porgy And Bess.
One of the greatest shows in the history of American music theatre, Porgy And Bess is a moving and joyous story about the search for hope and happiness. Originally set in 1920s America, this hugely affecting, large-scale production, relocates this classic story to the townships of Soweto.
Featuring a tremendous cast of over 50 singers, accompanied by a 45-piece orchestra, by arrangement with Welsh National Opera, this wonderful production visits The Marlowe first, before its residency at The London Coliseum.
TIMES
Evenings: 7.30pm
Thu matinee: 2pm
TICKETS
Wed&Thu evenings: £40, £34, £29, £23
Premier Seats: £44.50
Thu matinee: £30, £26, £23, £21
Premier Seats: £34.50
Fri and Sat evenings: £45, £38, £32, £25
Premier Seats: £49.50
DISCOUNTS
Concessions: £3 off (excluding Premier Seats, limited availability)
The Marlowe Friends: £4.50 off (excluding Premier Seats, limited availability)
Discovery Card: £8 (Wed evening, limited availability)
Groups: Bring 15 or more people and get 10% off, bring 25 or more people and get 15% off (Wed and Thu performances)
Schools: All tickets £10 (Thu matinee only, limited availability)
For bookings made via the internet a booking fee of £2.50 applies.
A charge of £1 applies if you would also like your tickets posted.
**** Gershwin's score is a feast, and Cape Town Opera serves it up proud.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
A moving and memorable performance.
MAIL ON SUNDAY
Porgy is an opera that showcases the chorus, and Cape Town's is quite magnificent. The spirituals towards the opera's end set my spine tingling.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
To book tickets on-line, click on the Book Now button.
IN PERSON
The Marlowe Theatre Box Office is open from 9am to 6pm Monday - Saturday. When there is a show, we remain open until 30 minutes after the performance begins.
BY TELEPHONE
Tickets can be booked on 01227 787787 with all major debit and credit cards (except American Express).
OPENING HOURS
The Marlowe Theatre Box Office is open for personal bookings Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm.
Telephone bookings can be made between Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm
If paying by cheque or postal order, please make it payable to Canterbury City Council.
RESERVATIONS
Tickets can be reserved without payment for up to four days, or 24hrs prior to the performance - whichever is the soonest.
BOOKING FEE
A booking fee of £2.50 applies to all bookings made over the telephone, by post, Internet or fax.
If you would like us to post your tickets to you, an additional postage charge of £1 will be made.
There is no charge made for bookings made in person at the Marlowe Theatre Box Office, for group bookings over 15 tickets or to patrons with access needs.
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Booking tickets on-line as a Marlowe Friend.
If you are a Marlowe Friend, you need to login with your email address and password to get your Friends discount and priority booking online.
If you are a Marlowe Friend who has not registered for on-line bookings before, please read our guide to on-line bookings.
Artist Talkback: Thu 6pm. The Marlowe Friends only (free)
