Welsh National Opera presents
Bluebeard's Castle and Oedipus Rex
12 November 2026
Event details
On sale dates
Executive and Executive Plus Members Wed 6 May at 12pm
Friends Fri 8 May at 10am
General Public Wed 13 May at 10am
In this powerful double bill, two extraordinary works of the 20th century are brought together in a shared world of ritual, mystery and psychological intensity.
In Bluebeard’s Castle, Judith leaves everything behind to be with the enigmatic Duke Bluebeard. She soon discovers his home is filled with locked doors and as she demands each one be opened, she uncovers not only the secrets of his past, but something far more unsettling. As darkness gathers, love and fear become impossible to separate.
In the second half, the same stark setting becomes the ancient city of Thebes for Oedipus Rex. A plague grips the land, and its king is determined to uncover the truth behind it. As his search intensifies, he is forced to confront a destiny he cannot escape. What begins as a quest for answers, becomes a devastating revelation.
Gothic, atmospheric and visually striking, this unified staging draws powerful connections between two timeless myths.
These performances will be performed in Hungarian and Latin, with English surtitles.
Venue
Theatre — Mayflower Theatre
Price
Running Time
Approx. 2 hours and 5 min including an interval
Further information
Discounts
Discounts do not apply to zone E unless otherwise stated. All discounts are subject to availability and can be removed at any time.
Executive Membership £6 off top two prices on one ticket
Executive Plus Membership £6 off top two prices on two tickets
Groups 5+ £5 off. Enquire now
Groups 10+ £6 off. One free with every 20 paid, not available in zone A. Enquire now
Young Person under 16 £10 off all ticket zones
School & Young People’s Groups 10+ All tickets £15, plus one free supervisor with every 10 tickets. Not available in zone A but available on all other zones. Minimum of 10 children per booking required. All additional supervisors are standard price. Enquire now
Access Member £5 off top two prices
Cast & Creatives
Cast Nathan Berg, Peter Hoare and Christine Rice
Conductor Lydia Yankovskaya
Director Joe Hill-Gibbins
Music Hildegard Von Bingen