Georges Bizet’s ‘The Pearl Fisher,’ an opera in three acts by the English National Opera will run through December 2, 2016, at the London Coliseum.The opera was first performed in 1863, and the plot is set in the ancient times on the island of Ceylon/ Sri Lanka. It is a tale of friendship between two men Zurga (Jacques Imbrailo) and Nadir (Robert McPherson) tested by the arrival of a mysterious woman Leïla played by Claudia Boyle. ‘The Pearl Fisher’ is riveting tale of friendship, love, and sacrifice and explores the themes of desire, longing, loss, and religion. Set in a fishing town in Sri Lanka, Penny Woolcock’s spectacular staging returns with fantastic set designs that recreate an underwater paradise. Tickets are available.The play is being staged at London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4ES. For details, visit: https://www.eno.org/Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the performance.
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