The critically acclaimed modern opera, Mary, Queen Of Scots makes its much anticipated ENO premiere at the London Coliseum in 2025. The opera tells a story that still resonates 500 years later. With hostile English forces located on every side, Mary I of Scotland attempts to secure a future for herself and her nation.
Thea Musgrave, one of Scotland’s most esteemed composers brilliantly captures the drama of the period in an atmospheric and thrilling score rooted in the rough-hewn Highlands of the Elizabethan era.
Caught between her scheming half-brother, her drunken husband, and her untrustworthy lover, Mary I of Scotland must carve out a way to protect her nation and preserve her Catholic faith.
Each conversation reveals a new treacherous twist as Mary is misled or betrayed by those closest to her until one final miscalculation causes her to fall into the arms of her Protestant cousin.