Adriana Mater - English National Opera

Amid a brutal civil war, Adriana becomes pregnant following a violent assault by a soldier. She chooses to give birth to the child she conceives, naming her son Yonas and raising him with love and hope for the future, whilst shielding him from the truth about his father. Many years later the young man discovers the truth of his origin, and becomes consumed by the desire for revenge.

In a gripping climax, Adriana tries to convince Yonas that true strength lies in mercy, not murder. And that, only by breaking the male cycle of violence, will they, and their country, truly be healed.

Righting the wrongs of Tosca, Adriana Mater forms the second half of a bold narrative arc contributing to a season that brings stories of resistance, resilience, hope and what it means to be free.

Experience Adriana Mater as a stand-alone story, or paired with Tosca as the second half of a bold narrative arc contributing to a season that brings stories of resistance, resilience, hope and what it means to be free.

BSL Interpreted:

• Tuesday, 8th December, 7:00pm

Important Information

This opera depicts violence and sexual violence including a rape, depictions of alcoholism, scenes of war and contemplation of murder.

Age Restrictions

Ages 15+.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Sat 28th November 2026 until Sat 12th December 2026.

Show times for each day are below.

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