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Der Rosenkavalier at ENO

 
Start date
17 February 2012
End date
24 February 2012
Hours
6.30pm; 4 & 11 Feb 5.30pm
Cost
Mon-Thu £19-£92, day seats £12; Fri-Sun £25-£97.50, day seats £16
Address
London Coliseum London St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4ES, England
Telephone
0871 911 0200 (box office: UK only)
Directions
By Tube: to Charing Cross and Leicester Square.
Sir John Tomlinson as Baron Ochs in David McVicar's production of Der Rosenkavalier at ENO

Strauss conceived this as his "Mozart opera" and Hofmannsthal's libretto (here in Alfred Kallisch's English translation) tells of aristocratic Viennese intrigue. Octavian (Connolly), the young lover of the Feldmarschallin (Roocroft, in her role debut), becomes embroiled in Baron Ochs' (Tomlinson) attempts to marry Sophie (Sophie Bevan).

Appointed Ochs' "Knight of the Rose," Octavian presents Sophie with a silver rose and falls in love with her himself. Meanwhile Ochs' roving hands have found Octavian in disguise as the Marschellin's servant, but that gives Octavian an idea as to how to sort everything out...

 

Other Events

 
  • Royal Watercolour Society Open Competition

    24 Feb

    Ever thought of yourself as a budding master of watercolour? The Royal Watercolour Society Open Competition invites hopefuls to submit up to three water-based paintings for the annual exhibition at Bankside Gallery.
  • Six Nations Championship: England

    25 Feb

    The annual Six Nations championship matches are the biggest of the year at Twickenham, attracting guaranteed 82,000 sell-out crowds and resuming international rivalries that have continued for decades. England welcome Wales and Ireland for matches in 2012.

  • Hugglets Teddy Bear Festival

    26 Feb

    Find antique and modern bears for sale, teddy bear books, clothes and best-dressed bear competitions in Kensington Town Hall at the biannual Hugglets Teddy Bear Festival. Teddies is the September event and the Winter BearFest takes place in February.
  • Carling Cup Final

    26 Feb

    Although not as high-profile as the FA Cup, in recent years the Carling Cup has enjoyed something of a renaissance, and the winners earn potentially lucrative UEFA Cup qualification. The final is played at Wembley Stadium.
  • First Thursdays

    01 Mar

    On the first Thursday of every month, more than 80 of East London's art galleries stay open until 9pm. Heavyweight galleries such as the White Cube and the Barbican participate alongside smaller independent exhibition spaces, and many stage special events.
  • International Playwriting Festival

    04 Mar

    New plays are brought to life at the Warehouse Theatre's annual International Playwriting Festival (IPF). Showcasing works from around the world, the event has become widely regarded as one of the best opportunities for ambitious new playwrights to gain exposure.
  • London Drinker Beer & Cider Festival

    07 Mar

    Sample international beers, ciders and perries at the The London Drinker Beer & Cider Festival in the Camden Centre. Curious UK beer names include Pressed Rat & Warthog and Steaming Billy's Last Bark - the latter honouring a deceased pet.
  • Rosenblatt Recitals

    07 Mar

    Bringing to London some of the finest vocal talent around, the Rosenblatt Recital Series is now an established part of London's classical music season. The one-a-month, mid-week concerts (usually Wednesdays) bring top singers to St John's, Smith Square.

  • St Patrick's Day Festival

    13 Mar

    London bursts with a huge festival and parade on St Patrick's Day, starting from Hyde Park and ending at Trafalgar Square. Traditional and contemporary Irish music take over the stage at Trafalgar Square and the fountains pump out green water.

  • Classical Spectacular

    15 Mar

    Incredible lights, lasers and special effects make the Classical Spectacular at the Royal Albert Hall a unique experience. Over 250 performers ensure the hall resounds to the world's best classical music, with brand new pieces as well as time-honoured favourites.
  • The Affordable Art Fair

    15 Mar

    The art market has long been recognised for peddling its wares at over-inflated prices. The Affordable Art Fair (AAF) in Battersea Park provides an antidote, offering a relaxed, unstuffy environment for visitors to browse, buy and learn about art.
  • London Handel Festival

    15 Mar

    The London Handel Festival celebrates the works of George Frideric Handel and his contemporaries, based around Handel's St George's Church in Hanover Square. The festival usually opens and closes with choral services and many performances are by the London Handel Orchestra.
  • Club Kali

    16 Mar

    A bit of a well-kept secret, Club Kali at The Dome in Tufnell Park is an open and friendly bi-monthly gay Asian music night
  • Ideal Home Show

    16 Mar

    Pick up a present for your home at Earls Court Exhibition Centre's Ideal Home Show. From billiard tables and antique mirrors to solar-powered garden lights, this is the place to go for innovative and inspirational home accessories.
  • BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair

    21 Mar

    The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA) Antiques & Fine Art Fair is an annual showcase of quality antiques in Duke of York Square in Chelsea. Furniture, paintings and more are exhibited and on sale to the public.
  • Human Rights Watch International Film Festival

    23 Mar

    The Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, held at London cinemas including Brixton's Ritzy Cinema, screens world and UK premières documenting the fight to highlight injustices inflicted against humanity. It is organised by the NGO Human Rights Watch.
  • Designer Warehouse Womenswear Sale

    23 Mar

    Those with an eye for a real fashion bargain visit the Designer Warehouse Womenswear Sale at Islington Studios. Find catwalk samples, international designers and current collections at up to 80% off original prices. Major names include Prada, Armani and Missoni.
  • London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival

    23 Mar

    London's annual Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (LLGFF) is dedicated to promoting sexual diversity and queer visibility in cinema. Its expansive programme aims to capture the diversity of themes tackled by gay film.
  • Chessington World of Adventures

    23 Mar

    The Chessington World of Adventures theme park is just a short drive or train journey from London and a great day out for adrenalin-starved kids and their excited parents. Apart from countless rides, there's a zoo and Sea Life Centre.

  • Ether

    24 Mar

    Ether is the Southbank Centre's annual musical festival of innovation, art, technology and cross-arts experimentation. The event showcases a plethora of musical pioneers, innovators, experimenters and icons, spanning a variety of genres from rock to rap.

  • Greenwich Children's Theatre Festival

    31 Mar

    The Greenwich Theatre presents its annual festival of Children's Theatre, with a range of performances at venues across the borough. With puppets and poets, folk tales and fairy tales, magic and music on offer, the programme is full of surprises.
  • The British Touring Car Championship - Brands Hatch

    01 Apr

    The British Touring Car Championship crosses the line at Brands Hatch Circuit in Longfield. Action is fast and furious, and after the races the public can access the pit lane to meet the teams and drivers for autographs and giveaways.
  • Trafalgar Roof Garden

    01 Apr

    A well kept secret awaits you at the top of the Hilton Trafalgar hotel. The chic, candlelit Trafalgar Roof Garden is a great way to start a romantic night on the town or to unwind after a hard day's graft.
  • Crofton Roman Villa

    01 Apr

    Touch ancient Roman objects like coins and pottery, excavated at Crofton Roman Villa in Orpington. Evidence of underfloor heating within the ten rooms of this former farming estate reveals the sophistication of Roman life.
  • Italian Film Festival

    01 Apr

    The Italian Film Festival (IFF) is the only dedicated showcase for new Italian cinema in the UK and Ireland. It brings the screening of an imaginative programme of contemporary films, shorts and documentaries to London's Riverside Studios.

  • Deutsche Börse Photography Prize

    01 Apr

    The Deutsche Börse Photography Prize is awarded annually to a living photographer of any nationality who has significantly contributed to the medium over the previous year. Work by the four shortlisted artists is exhibited at London's P3 exhibition space.
  • The Great Moscow State Circus

    01 Apr

    Body-twisting contortionists, menacing crossbow feats and acrobats catapulting themselves high into the big top are just some of the fantastical sights of the Great Moscow State Circus. Russia's unbeatable circus artists take over London's Alexandra Palace.
  • The Cult of Beauty

    02 Apr

    Delve into an age of decadence with The Cult of Beauty, an exhibition at the V&A Museum on the Aesthetic Movement in Britain. Pieces ranging from paintings to ceramics showcase one of the most sensuously beautiful art periods in Western tradition.
  • Hatfield House

    03 Apr

    Chosen as the home for Henry VIII's children, Hatfield House is a gem in Hertfordshire's crown. Visitors can see tapestries, furniture and works of art in the house and explore the extensive gardens.
  • La Linea

    06 Apr

    La Linea brings infectious Latin vibes to London, from fiery flamenco to Afro-Cuban hip-hop and Argentine electronica. Performances capture the heart of South America as well as the Iberian Peninsula. Main venues include the Southbank and Barbican Centres and Koko.
  • British and World Marbles Championship

    06 Apr

    Every year the Greyhound pub in Tinsley Green takes a popular playground game to its most competitive level. The British and World Marbles Championship attracts 100 competitors in around 20 teams, with team and individual titles up for grabs.
  • Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race

    07 Apr

    Dating from 1829, this university boat race is billed as "the world's longest surviving sporting challenge". Competitors row a gruelling four-and-a-quarter-miles along the Thames from Putney to Mortlake, often against waves and bitter winds, in their quest for the coveted title.
  • British Animation Awards

    08 Apr

    London's BFI Southbank celebrates the UK's thriving animation scene at the British Animation Awards. Across the country, 27 venues lead up to the big night with Public Choice Tour screenings, where audiences can vote for their favourite films.
  • Chiddingstone Castle

    10 Apr

    Rescued from dereliction by antiquary Denys Bower in 1955, 15th-century Chiddingstone Castle is home to Bower's impressive collection of Japanese, Egyptian and Buddhist artefacts, including Edo period weaponry. Finish the day with a walk around the National Trust village.
  • London Book Fair

    11 Apr

    The London Book Fair brings together thousands of publishers, literary agents and bookworms from across the world at London's Earls Court Exhibition Centre. Seminars, parties and celebrity authors are all part of the programme.

  • London Marathon

    15 Apr

    More than just a sporting event, the London Marathon is the world's longest street party. Roads along the route come alive with bands, cheering crowds, entertainers and 30,000 pairs of feet hitting the tarmac along the 26.2 mile course.
  • Chantry Heritage Centre

    16 Apr

    The Chantry Heritage Centre is a small museum housed within a 14th-century chapel. Inside there is an ornate Jacobean staircase and displays on Gravesend's local industries and Roman history, including Roman coins excavated from nearby Springhead.
  • Shakespeare's Birthday Celebrations at The Globe

    17 Apr

    London's Globe Theatre celebrates Shakespeare's birthday every year on 23 April by opening its season, this year with a production of Hamlet. Events are preceded by a reading of the King James Bible, which was first published 400 years ago.

  • London Original Print Fair

    19 Apr

    The London Original Print Fair welcomes 45 international dealers who come to sell diverse works from across five centuries at the Royal Academy of Arts. Invest in a woodcut by Dürer, screen print by Hirst or portrait etching by Freud.

  • Ardingly Antiques and Collectors Fair

    19 Apr

    Eagle-eyed collectors and antiques enthusiasts hunt for gems at the Ardingly Antiques and Collectors Fair, held at the South of England Showground. Hundreds of stalls sell everything from 19th-century silverware to textiles, ceramics and paintings.
  • Head of the River Race

    21 Apr

    The processional Head of the River Race involves a staggering 420 eights, making it the largest continuous rowing event in the world. The journey from Mortlake to Putney Bridge is certainly no mean feat.
  • Holland House Festival

    21 Apr

    The Dutch love to party and, in celebration of their Queen's Day holiday, the Netherlands Tourism Board hosts a party in Trafalgar Square. The Holland House Festival comes complete with a Dutch food market, live bands and entertainment for kids.

  • Good Friday Messiah

    22 Apr

    The Royal Choral Society presents its annual Good Friday performance of Handel's masterpiece, Messiah, at the Royal Albert Hall. The Easter tradition is performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and has been going yearly since 1878.
  • London Burlesque Week

    26 Apr

    Chaz Royal presents the London Burlesque Week, featuring sultry song, sizzling striptease and burlesque pageantry at Madame Jojo's, Coronet, Bush Hall and other venues. Dress up for exotic galas, balls, cabaret nights and more.

  • East End Film Festival

    27 Apr

    From Bollywood Queens to Pearly Kings, the East End Film Festival is a celebration of local and international film. Screenings depict locations throughout the world but they're all inspired by the vibrancy and diversity of London's East End.
  • World Photography Awards

    27 Apr

    Held in the Odeon in London's Leicester Square, the World Photography Awards presents photographs by select entrants to the prestigious annual photography competition. Subjects captured include fashion, architecture, advertising, sport and music, from across the world.

  • Sci-Fi London Film Festival

    28 Apr

    First held in 2002, the London International Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film (to give it its full title) covers all genres. It ranges from premières of the latest blockbusters to a 48-hour film challenge for five-minute films, via all-nighter screenings.
  • Grand Designs Live London

    30 Apr

    Get clued up on DIY matters at ExCel's Grand Designs Live London exhibition. The show takes inspiration from houses featured on the Grand Designs TV show, with ideas for kitchens, bathrooms, gardens and interiors.
  • Wicked

    22 Feb

    Stephen Schwartz's Wicked continues at London's Apollo Victoria, filling in the Wicked Witch of the West and Good Fairy's back story from The Wizard of Oz. It has been as much a wow in the West End as it has been on Broadway.

  • Tottenham Hotspur FC 2011/12

    22 Feb

    Spurs play their home matches at White Hart Lane. The Premier League runs between August and May and full fixture lists can be found on the club websites. Please note: games may be rearranged due to cup or television commitments.

  • Midnight Tango

    22 Feb

    Strictly Come Dancing stars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace bring their own Midnuight Tango to London's Aldwych Theatre after massive success on tour. Directed by sometime-Strictly choreographer Karen Bruce, and co-produced by Arlene Phillips, this comes with established dance credentials.

  • Down House

    22 Feb

    Step into Charles Darwin's slippers and explore Down House, in which he wrote and researched his revolutionary On The Origin of Species series. Watch bees building their honeycomb or pace his Sandwalk path and come up with your own theories.
  • A Room for London

    22 Feb

    London's rolling skyline accommodates an unusual embellishment in 2012: a rickety boat moored atop the Southbank Centre. It's actually the result of 'A Design for London', a competition to design a temporary residence for the Olympic year. 

  • Imagine Children's Literature Festival

    22 Feb

    The Imagine Children's Literature Festival, at the Southbank Centre, installs a love of literature and creativity in kids of all ages. The UK's best contemporary children's writers, storytellers and illustrators enrapture and enthuse young audiences with readings, discussions and workshops.
  • The Woman in Black

    22 Feb

    Stephen Mallatrat's chilling adaptation of Susan Hill's ghost story The Woman in Black continues to send shivers down audiences' collective spines at the Fortune Theatre. Be prepared to jump right out of your seat.
  • Arsenal FC 2011/12

    22 Feb

    Arsenal FC play their home matches at The Emirates Stadium. The Premier League runs between August and May and full fixture lists can be found on the club websites. Please note: games may be rearranged due to cup or television commitments.

  • The Mousetrap

    22 Feb

    The country house murder mystery by Agatha Christie marches into another exhilarating year. Not knowing that it would become the longest-running play in the world ever, Dame Agatha whimsically gave the revenues to her grandson! He must be a millionaire a few times over.

  • Dreamboats and Petticoats

    22 Feb

    Based on million-selling rock 'n' roll compilation albums, the stage musical Dreamboats and Petticoats moves from the Savoy Theatre to the Playhouse Theatre.
  • London Fashion Week

    22 Feb

    Organised by the British Fashion Council, London Fashion Week is a major biannual fashion event at Somerset House that showcases the latest season's collections. Watch the glitterati of the fashion media set the tone for next year's styles.
  • Legally Blonde The Musical

    22 Feb

    Legally Blonde The Musical continues its award-winning sucess at the Savoy Theatre, directed by Jerry Mitchell. Join Elle Woods as she buckles down to some serious study to get educated to get her own back on ex Warner.

  • Jersey Boys

    22 Feb

    Jersey Boys, at London's Prince Edward Theatre, tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Winning 21 awards worldwide, including Tony and Olivier Best Musical awards, the show is directed by Des McAnuff and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo.
  • Fulham FC 2011/12

    22 Feb

    Fulham FC play their home matches at Craven Cottage. The Premier League runs between August and May and full fixture lists can be found on the club websites. Please note: games may be rearranged due to cup or television commitments.

  • Chelsea FC 2011/12

    22 Feb

    Chelsea FC play their home matches at Stamford Bridge Stadium. The Premier League runs between August and May and full fixture lists can be found on the club websites. Please note: games may be rearranged due to cup or television commitments.

  • Bingo

    22 Feb

    Patrick Stewart returns to London theatreland not to play in Shakespeare, but actually star as Shakespeare in Edward Bond's Bingo at the Young Vic.  Angus Jackson's Young Vic co-production received rave reviews at Chichester Festival Theatre's Minerva Studios in 2010.

  • Ghost The Musical

    22 Feb

    The latest film-to-stage-musical, Ghost The Musical, arrives at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Bruce Joel Rubin revisits his original screenplay for the 1990 classic weepie starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whooppi Golderbg. Ex-Eurythmic Dave Stewart provides the music with Glen Ballard.

  • The Pitmen Painters

    22 Feb

    Lee Hall's acclaimed play based on the real-life Ashington Group of colliery artists, The Pitmen Painters, gets a belated - but well-deserved - West End run at the Duchess Theatre. The power of art has never been so funny and moving.

  • The Banff Mountain Film Festival

    22 Feb

    The Banff Mountain Film Festival tours dozens of different countries, presenting award-winning films with topics ranging from remote landscapes to daredevil action sports. Visit London's Union Chapel in Islington for some jaw-dropping and thought-provoking features.
  • Queens Park Rangers 2011/12

    22 Feb

    Queens Park Rangers play their home matches at Loftus Road Stadium. The Premier League runs between August and May and full fixture lists can be found on the club websites. Please note: games may be rearranged due to cup or television commitments.

  • One Man, Two Guvnors

    22 Feb

    Updated and transposed from Goldoni's original 1743 Italian comedy The Servant with Two Masters, Richard Bean's Brighton-set One Man, Two Guvnors has been a massive National Theatre hit. Nicholas Hytner's hysterical production, starring James Cordon, transfers to the Adelphi Theatre.

  • Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year

    22 Feb

    Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year is owned by London's Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine. The museum displays the work of the winners and runners-up of this annual competition devoted to the world's finest photography of wildlife.